Grade Level Curricula
Please click on the links below to view the entire elementary
curricula documents, by grade-level. These documents include classroom
instruction in english language arts, mathematics, science, health, and
social studies. SAU #29 documents are updated on a continuous revision
cycle and those updates allow the documents to change and evolve over
time. English language arts and mathematics are aligned to meet the new
national Common Core State Standards and science, health, and social
studies are aligned with the New Hampshire state standards.
We are grateful to the many educators involved on curriculum
committees and with summer curriculum writing projects - ensuring that
guides are teacher-friendly and aim for uniform implementation.
Parents can connect to a variety of LEARNING RESOURCES, including Common Core Standards guides developed by the National PTA by clicking on our Parents & Students tab.
Kindergarten-5th Curriculum Guides
School and District Assessment
Assessments have always existed in education, but today we witness a
"perfect storm convergence" of conditions that make assessment a visible
focal point. We are in an era of accountability, have access to more
data, and are expected to provide differentiated instruction to a
wide-range of learners. And while data generated from assessments can be
a powerful tool, if utilized properly.
SAU 29 believes in "triangulation"–or looking at multiple data points in an effort to drive decision making.
- Preassessments: assessments that gauge the
learners’ prior knowledge, skill, or understanding before initial
instruction occurs. An example of this would be a teacher-created quiz
about multiplication that would be given to students prior to a new
multiplication math unit. The information helps teachers understand who
has already mastered the learning target.
- Formative Assessment: assessments that occur
during instruction to provide data on how to steer or “inform”
subsequent instruction. An example of this is NWEA’s MAP test.
- Summative Assessment: assessments that occur at
the end of instruction to get a final read on what the learner
obtained. An example of this is the NECAP test.
NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program):
NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program):
What is Tested
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Who Is Tested
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When Is Testing
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What is Done with Testing Data
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For More Information
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Math |
Grades 3-8 & 11 |
October |
Individual student results provided to parents in Spring.
NHDOE uses data to determine if a school and district have made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under NCLB.
Schools use these data to help steer school improvement
goals and to look at trend data about where to focus professional
development.
Individual student results provided to parents in Fall.
Schools use these data to help steer school improvement
goals and to look at trend data about where to focus science
professional development or program changes.
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Reading |
Grades 3-8 & 11 |
October |
Writing |
Grades 5, 8, 11 |
October |
Science |
Grades 4, 8, 11 |
May |
NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress):
What is Tested
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Who Is Tested
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When Is Testing
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What is Done with Testing Data
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For More Information
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Math |
Grades 2-10 |
Fall and Spring* |
Students are provided a “goal sheet” listing their fall score and a target score to reach by the end of the school year.
Lexile scores are used to create reading groups and match students with texts that are at an appropriate level.
Teachers and grade-levels are provided data to target
student strengths and weaknesses (such as increasing the amount of
instruction around multiplication for a student that has a low numbers
and operations score). |
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Reading |
Grades 2-10 |
Fall and Spring* |
Language Usage |
Varies per building – the language usage test is not required |
Fall and Spring |
*Grade 8 takes the test in the winter (instead of spring) to
provide data for course selection at KHS. *some students take the test
in the winter to check growth mid-point through the school year
The MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment provides a
understanding of each student’s academic level. These computerized
adaptive tests allow students to be scored on the same measure (called a
RIT Score) over their entire testing history. This also goal sheet to
set school year goals and provides a "target score" to reach by the end
of the school year.
In addition to a reading RIT score, students are provided a LEXILE
range. The 150-point spread shows how challenging a book, text, or other
reading materials should be to provide the optimal growth for reading.
We all know that material that is too easy or too hard will bore or
frustrate a reader. Matching quality reading material that is "just
challenging enough" can cause the reader to grow faster, gain
confidence, and further develop a love for reading.
For a “map” of Lexile scores, visit http://www.lexile.com/m/uploads/maps/Lexile-Map.pdf
For more information visit http://www.lexile.com
Assessment Results
School and District Action Plans
Schools set goals on an annual basis, based on data and priorities
around student learning and the school environment. While some
schools, by virtue of their size, have more goals, it is proven that
greater results can come from concentrating on fewer, more focused
goals. While the goal setting process involves principals, school board
members, staff, and in some cases community/parents, some schools must
respond to state and federal timelines under No Child Left Behind. If a
school and/or district is designated as a School in Need of Improvement
(SINI) or a District in Need of Improvement (DINI), a focused plan must
be submitted to and approved by the New Hampshire Department of
Education.
What Works in Schools
Gifted and Talented Parent Presentation