In Reading and Math Intervention Small Groups for K-5 students, instruction is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to ensure that students receive targeted support based on state standards.
In Reading, students focus on key TEKS skills such as phonemic awareness, word decoding, reading fluency, and comprehension. Activities include guided reading, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, all aimed at strengthening skills like identifying main ideas, making inferences, and analyzing texts.
In Math, students reinforce foundational concepts aligned with TEKS, including number sense, addition/subtraction fluency, place value, and problem-solving strategies. Hands-on activities, math games, and visual aids are used to support students' understanding of mathematical concepts and ensure they meet the expected grade-level standards.
Small group settings provide a personalized approach, allowing for flexible pacing and continuous progress monitoring, ensuring each student is supported in meeting Texas state academic expectations.
Second Grade
This second-grade course is designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience that aligns with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Students will engage in Reading and Language Arts by strengthening their ability to decode words, comprehend texts, and write narratives and informational pieces. They will also develop their grammar, spelling, and vocabulary skills. In Math, students will focus on addition and subtraction within 100, understanding place value, basic geometry, and the foundations of time and money, in accordance with TEKS standards. The Science component will introduce students to life cycles, ecosystems, matter, and forces, while encouraging hands-on inquiry and observation. In Social Studies, students will explore communities, citizenship, history, and geography, gaining an understanding of Texas, U.S., and world cultures. This course ensures students meet and exceed TEKS expectations while fostering critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning.
Grading Policy
Daily classwork 80%
Test grades 20%