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 Grades 3-5 

Teachers continue to engage students in fun and imaginative ways as they wrap up their final years at the elementary level. While there’s continued progression in language arts and math, kids are also experiencing more science and social studies in these grades. Analytical and critical thinking skills continue to develop and grow as our students gain confidence in applying the skills they learn both in and out of the classroom.

 

Third graders began to incorporate more analytical skills into their learning. They’ll expand their vocabulary and grammar as they read more challenging stories and take on more complex writing assignments (research projects, poetry and more). Math advances from addition and subtraction as multiplication and division is introduced. More science is incorporated into the curriculum as students learn about life cycles and ecosystems.

In fourth grade students start tackling more complex topics using the fundamental skills they’ve been taught. Reading incorporates more non-fiction topics, there’s advanced discussion and oral reports on books and a continued focus on advancing writing skills with correct grammar, punctuation and organization.  Applying arithmetic to word problems, multiplying and dividing multi-digit numbers and the introduction of fractions and measuring angles will take place in math this year. Students begin to learn about history and continue their study of science.

Critical thinking is at the forefront of fifth grade as students sharpen their skills and refine their knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics. They’ll be devoting more time as they are challenged with research projects, writing assignments, and fiction and nonfiction reading. Math studies focus on mastering the last areas of arithmetic with fractions and decimals as we prepare students to advance into middle school algebra. Physical and life sciences, history and computers are incorporated into daily learning of students.

All elementary students at Huron use the enVision math program and Phenomenal Science, which is fully integrated in the Michigan Science Standards. Our smart character education program is woven into all areas of the Huron curriculum. All elementary students also participate in technology, art, music and physical education classes.

 

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