Ms. Maxwell
Meet Your Math, Social Studies, and Spelling Teacher:
Hello from Ms. Maxwell
Hello and welcome to the 4th Grade! I am Ms. Maxwell and I am so excited to be teaching at West Hills Intermediate this year. I have spent the last 14 years teaching in schools all over, but have finally made my way back home to Western Pennsylvania. Math is my passion, and I have had the privilege to teach all middle school grade levels of math (4-8) since I began teaching in 2006.
When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my three dogs: Marty, Ruthie and Checkers. I also spend a lot of time with my mom and her dog, and my niece and nephew. I also love to read books, bake, and watch anime.
Mr. Handsome himself, Marty
My grumpy beagle, Ruthie
Checkers, chilling.
My mom's dog, and the big boss, Hunny
Schedule
Our Schedule
Math Curriculum
4th Grade Math Curriculum
Topic 1- Place Value
Topic 2- Add and subtract Multi-digit numbers
Topic 3-Strategies and properties to multiply by 1-digit numbers
Topic 4- Strategies and properties to multiply by 2-digit numbers
Topic 5- Strategies and properties to divide by 1-digit numbers
Topic 6- Problem Solving
Topic 7- Factors and Multiples
Topic 8-Fraction equivalence and ordering
Topic 9- Addition and Subtraction of fractions
Topic 10- Multiplication of fractions
Topic 11- Line plots -Taught in Social Studies
Topic 12-Decimals
Topic 13- Measurement-Taught in Science
Topic 14- Patterns
Topic 15- Angles and Angle Measurement
Topic 16- Lines, Angles, and Shapes
Step up to 5th Grade
**Students are able to access their textbooks via the ASD website-www.asd.k12.pa.us. Click Parents/Students tab. Go to Links. Savvas Easy Bridge.
Social Studies Curriculum
Some of the topics explored, but not limited to:
Public Policy
Civil Rights
Economics (supply and demand)
States, capitals, and regions
Local Government
Civic Engagement
Land forms
Prominent Figures
Presidents and the Election Process
Spelling Curriculum
Each week students will receive 20 words in a spelling packet. Each day will include 1 activity they must complete in class or finish for homework.
Spelling packets will be collected for a grade each week.
Unless there is a day off during the week all pre-tests will be taken on Tuesday and all tests will be taken on Friday.
Students will write their words in their assignment books each week, please study with them.
Remind App for Updates
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