Super Saturday Math Academy - 2016

PS4 scholars log on to math websites to help them prepare for the NYS Math Exams in April.

More than 100 students in grades 3-5 are taking advantage of our Super Saturday Math Academy! From 9am-12pm, scholars play math games, log on to math websites and receive instruction to help them prepare for the NYS Math Exams from Wednesday, April 13 – Friday, April 15.  Students are taught to have solid conceptual understanding, a high degree of procedural skill and fluency. They are encouraged to apply the math they know to solve problems inside and outside of the classroom.

5th grade Super Saturday Academy students work on test questions.

4th grade students work on math problems at Super Saturday Math Academy.

If you would like your child to attend Super Saturday Math Academy, please visit the main office or speak to Mr. Theodore, Director of Super Saturday Academy.  For more information on what is on the test, click here!  See the list below for great math websites.

• hoodamath.com
• AAAmath.com
• IXL.com
• KhanAcademy.org
• coolmath-games.com

Are you having trouble understanding place value?  Watch this video from Khan Academy!

NY State Mathematics Exams

The NY State Mathematics Exams for Grades 3, 4, and 5 takes place April 30-May 2, 2014.  Students should have two sharpened #2 pencils, a good breakfast and arrive to school on time.  

Students in grades 3–8 take the State Mathematics Test each spring. These assessments measure the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS).  Teachers and principals use the results from the State math test to help make decisions about whether or not a student will be promoted to the next grade level, and to place students in summer school.  Educators also use individual student test results to assign students to the appropriate classes and to identify areas where the student needs extra help, or where he or she may be ready for more challenging material. Teachers and principals also use the results from the whole class, grade, or school, to identify areas where they can improve instruction.
 
Click here, for more information about the Common Core Learning Standards.

NYS Math Exam

Please be prepared for the New York State Mathematics Exam taking place April 25-27, 2012 (Wednesday-Friday). Here are some tips to help you do your best:

1. Get plenty of sleep
2. Eat a proper breakfast 
3. Remember the lessons that your teachers taught you 

Boys and girls, go to sleep on-time and wake up early.  On behalf of the editors of this blog, good luck to everyone; parents, teachers and most importantly students. We know that you all have worked hard to earn a high score.

For samples of the NYS Math Exam, click here!

It's That Time of Year - The E.L.A Test is coming!

In less than three weeks, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade children will be taking the ELA exam. This test each students' ability in reading and writing comprehension. Students should make sure that they get plenty of rest and have studied as much as they can. Parents should make sure that they help their children prepare for these exam by keeping distractions away from them. Teachers have been giving students all of the strategies they need to do well.

Here are the dates of the exams:

English Language Arts-April 26, 27, and 28
Mathematics State Exam-May 4, 5, 6