Children have knowledge of mathematics, which should be used as a basis for instructional decisions 2. Children develop mathematical understanding and acquire skills by solving a variety of problems in any way that they choose 3. Children gain understanding and inform other children and their teachers as they communicate their mathematical thinking. At Wilson School the Six Trait Writing model is used in first grade through fifth. The model development is a follows.
Children move developmentally through five stages as they begin to write.
The stages include readiness, drawing and exploring, confident experimentation, moving toward independence, and expanding and adding detail. The six traits of writing provide a developmental continuum of skills that encourages a positive approach focusing on what the children can do. It is based on the premise that all students at all levels can be proficient. Children learn to write not only by writing but also by reading, listening, speaking, thinking and borrowing. Selected students participate in Junior Great Books discussion groups during the third quarter.