Periodically, students will meet with the TAG resource teacher. A Differentiated Educational Plan will be sent home at the beginning of each quarter which outlines objectives and activities in the identified TAG subjects. At the fifth grade level, science is also offered. The TAG mathematics curriculum is rich in problem solving opportunities. Scotts Foresman-Addison Wesley Math is the main text for math instruction in grades 4 and 5.
Special emphasis is placed on mental math, computational skills and estimation.
It also includes the creation and use of graphs, tables, and charts. Students develop mathematical and algebraic concepts through manipulative and hands-on experiences. Students will read novels from the from the TAG literature list which includes novels from a variety of genres, both classic and contemporary. Projects and activities will be assigned as students read and discuss these novels. Some of the skills developed are understanding setting, character development, theme, mood, author s point of view, use of figurative language, expansion of vocabulary, and analysis of the aspects of good literature.