Minimum Criteria For Fourth Grade Promotion To Fifth Grade
At Engelwood Elementary School
Mandatory requirements from Orange County Public Schools:
Student will score above a Level 1 on the FSA Reading Comprehension test. OR
Student will score at least a 37 (instructional level) on the DRP test.
The following standardized testing results will be a factor:
Student will score above a Level 1 on the FSA Mathematics test.
Student will be at a proficient level of iReady Reading.
Student will score at least a 4.5 grade level equivalent on the STAR test.
Your child’s performance on the skills below will also be a factor in the decision of your child’s promotion to fifth grade:
Reading
The student…
- predicts content of text using prior knowledge, captions and headings
- uses strategies to determine meaning and increase vocabulary (ex., multiple meaning words, antonyms, root words)
- develops vocabulary by reading independently and using resources and references
- monitors reading on or above grade level by rereading, self-correcting, summarizing and questioning
- identifies main idea and corresponding details
- makes inferences and identifies the sequence of events
- identifies and discusses the author’s purpose
- identifies examples of fact, fiction or opinion
- recognizes and understands comparison and contrast, cause and effect and sequence of events
Writing
The student…
- writes a five paragraph essay (Narrative and Expository with correct punctuation and proper sentence structure)
Mathematics
Number Sense
The student…
- masters all basic facts (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- reads, writes and identifies whole numbers through millions
- reads, writes, identifies and compares fractions, mixed numbers and decimals
- compares numbers using language and symbols
- compares and orders whole numbers, fractions and decimals to the hundredths
- locates whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers and decimals on the number line
- models and identifies equivalent forms of whole numbers, fractions and decimals
- knows that two numbers in different forms are equivalent or non-equivalent
- knows the value of given digits in numbers from hundredths to millions
- multiplies and divides whole numbers
- demonstrates the addition and subtraction of whole numbers and fractions
- predicts the size of solutions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- solves problems involving whole numbers, decimals and fractions
- determines the operations needed to solve one-step and two-step problems
- explains the reason for choosing a particular computing method
- describes and explains estimation strategies for problems and quantities of 500 or more
- knows factors and multiples of numbers to 100
Measurement
The student…
- measures length, area, volume and perimeter
- knows time intervals and common angle measures
- measures weight, capacity, temperature and angles
- uses schedules, calendars and elapsed time to solve problems
- compares length, weight and capacity using standard and non standard units
- knows an appropriate unit of measure to determine dimensions, weight and capacity
- determines whether an accurate or estimated measurement is needed
- solves problems with estimated length, width, time, temperature and money
- estimates the area and perimeter of a polygon and the volume of a rectangular prism
- selects appropriate units and tools of measure
Geometry And Spatial Sense
The student…
- describes the attributes of two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures
- solves problems requiring spatial visualization
- performs flips, slides, 90 and 180 degree turns and tessellations
- knows how area and perimeter are affected when geometric figures are combined
- knows how to identify, locate and plot ordered pairs of whole numbers
Algebraic Thinking
The student…
- describes and creates numerical and geometric patterns
- analyzes number patterns and states rules for relationships
- applies a pattern rule to complete a table or chart
- solves problems with equations or inequalities using a variable to represent an unknown
- solves equations or inequalities using models and graphs
Data Analysis And Probability
The student…
- chooses a title, labels and interprets information on a graph
- generates questions, collects responses and displays data on a graph
- interprets and completes circle graphs using common fractions
- analyzes data
- identifies the mean, median, mode and range
- determines all possible combinations of given items
- records the possible outcomes of an experiment using common fractions
- determines the statistical measures for data and explains the results
- uses statistical data to identify trends and make generalizations
Ideas for helping your child at home
Language Arts
- Encourage your child to read from many sources including magazines, newspapers, non-fiction and fiction books
- Provide experiences in writing such as family journals, diaries and learning logs
- Help your child write creative stories using clear examples, details and proper grammar. Encourage him/her to revise and create final drafts
Mathematics
· Help your child figure the amount of change when shopping. Teach him/her how to count back money
· Allow your child to survey the family (ex., favorite foods, color or car) and make a bar, line or picture graph
· Practice basic addition, subtraction, multiplication or division facts ON A DAILY BASIS using flash cards or practice problems. Have your child answer using mental math.
· Identify, label and discuss all the geometric shapes found inside and outside your home.
· Have your child assist with recipes and preparing meals.