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MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
2016-2017
Teacher Contact Information
Mr. Craig Ashley
([email protected])
Ms. Brittney Hartling
([email protected])
902-384-2555
Assessment Practices
A variety of assessment practices
will be used to assess student
understanding and progress with
the curriculum outcomes. Some
examples of assessment techniques
are observation, projects, tests,
quizzes, interviews, conferences,
self-assessments, student portfolios
and student work samples.
Communication of progress will
formally happen three times per
year in the form of a report card,
twice a year as parent/teacher
conferences and regularly through
correspondence through phone
calls, agendas, e-mails and
scheduled visits.
Home Learning Opportunities
Reading is something that should be encouraged daily.
Fostering a love of reading is important and can set your child
up for success. Set a time aside for reading and allow for times
to talk about what is being read in an authentic way.
Additionally, as outlined in the new Provincial Homework
Policy, homework will strive to have one or more of the
following three purposes:
 Prepare information or materials for future learning
activities (e.g., gather resources, read something for a class
discussion, or rehearse for a presentation).
 Practice new knowledge or new skills (e.g., read for
pleasure, practice physical skills, practice a musical
instrument, use new knowledge to complete a project, or
practice basic literacy and math skills).
 Enrich students’ understanding of a topic and apply it in
new ways (e.g., research local news, investigate a science
experiment, write daily or weekly reflections in a journal, or
apply skills to a class project).
Note: Homework tasks can now be used for assessment purposes.
MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
2016-2017
Mathematics
Students work on various topics found across the math curriculum (Number, Patterns and
Relations, Measurement, Geometry and Statistics and Probability). Math instruction is based on a
three-part lesson model that involves students using prior knowledge, problem solving and sharing
strategies that have worked for them. The following are examples of some of the General and
Specific outcomes found within the provincial curriculum.
Area of Focus
Sample General Outcomes
Number (N)
Students will be expected to
demonstrate number sense.
Patterns and Relations (PR)
Students will be expected to
use patterns to describe the
world and solve problems.
Measurement (M)
Students will be expected to
use direct and indirect
measure to solve problems.
Geometry (G)
Students will be expected to
describe the characteristics of
3-D objects and 2-D shapes
and analyze the relationships
among them.
Students will be expected to
collect, display and analyze
data to solve problems.
Statistics and Probability (SP)
Sample Specific Outcomes
N01: demonstrate an
understanding of place value
for numbers greater than one
million and less than one
thousand.
PR02: represent and describe
patterns and relationships,
using graphs and tables.
M01: understanding angles by
identifying, classifying,
estimating, drawing and
labeling.
G01: constructing and
comparing triangles including
scalene, isosceles, equilateral,
right, obtuse or acute in
different orientations.
SP01: create, label and
interpret line graphs to draw
conclusions.
*Ms. Hartling will be teaching the majority of the mathematics this year.
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MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
2016-2017
Language Arts
The majority of the language arts program is based on the reader’s and writer’s workshop model.
Participating in the workshop model provides students with opportunities to work towards
achievement in the areas of Reading and Viewing, Speaking and Listening and Writing and Other
Ways of Representing. In the workshop model, students are engaged in purposeful literacy based
activities daily. The daily focus of the workshop model is directed by the provincial curriculum
document and by the needs of the students identified through ongoing assessment. The following
are examples of the General and Specific outcomes students work towards.
Area of Focus
Sample General Outcome
Sample Specific Outcome
Reading and Viewing
GCO 4: Students will be
expected to select, read and view
with understanding a range of
literature, information, media
and visual texts.
Select, independently texts
appropriate to their range of
interests and learning needs.
Speaking and Listening
GCO 1: Students will be
expected to speak and listen to
explore, extend, clarify and
reflect on their thoughts, ideas,
feelings and experiences.
Contribute thoughts, ideas and
questions to discussion and
compare their own ideas with
those of peers and others.
Writing and other ways of
Representing
GCO 8: Students will be
expected to use writing and other
forms of representation to
explore, clarify and reflect on
their thoughts, feelings,
experiences, learnings and to use
their imaginations.
Make language choices to
enhance meaning and achieve
interesting effects in imaginative
writing and other ways of
representing.
*Mr. Ashley is teaching language arts this year.
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MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
2016-2017
Content Subjects
Science: (Ms. Hartling)
The science is designed to be interactive. Through science activities, students will observe, document and
share their learning in a variety of ways. The units students will explore in grade six are, electricity, flight,
space and diversity of life. Ms. Hartling will teach the science curriculum this year.
Social Studies: (Mr. Ashley)
The social studies curriculum is often a time for discussion and reflection. Students will be exploring
World Cultures. Units of study will be as follows: An Introduction to Culture, Environment and Culture,
Some Elements of Culture, Expressions of Culture, World Issues, Canada: Reflections on a Cultural
Mosaic. Mr. Ashley will teach the social studies curriculum this year.
Health: (Mr. Ashley)
The health curriculum is discussion and reflection based. Students will be engaged in activities on The
Body: Growth and Development, Strategies for Healthy Living, Values and Practices for Healthy Living,
Strategies for Positive Personal Development and Healthy Relationships. Mr. Ashley will be teaching the
health curriculum this year.
Visual Arts: (Mr. Ashley)
The visual arts curriculum will allow students to explore and manipulate a variety of materials,
demonstrating ability to express themselves. It involves both independent and collaborative work.
Students will also work to foster respect for their own work and the artwork of others. Mr. Ashley will be
teaching visual arts this year.
Music: (Ms. Bowers)
Students in grade six will explore different rhythmic and melodic ways to improvise and create
harmony. They will continue to read and notate music, while performing on our classroom instruments,
alone and with others. In grade six, we will discuss music in pop culture and various careers in music.
Latin American and European music will be explored, as well as a unit on song composition.
Physical Education: (Mr. Coldwell)
Students in grade six will be exposed to a variety of activities allowing them the opportunity to
demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be active for life. Individual skill work,
games & sport, gymnastics and dance will be used to provide these opportunities. It should be noted that
the new physical education curriculum being implemented across the province this year will place a
greater emphasis upon students displaying personal, social, and emotional growth and responsibility.
French: (Mme. Durrand)
Students in w grade six will be expected to cope in the French class by following and giving directions in
French, recognize and use vocabulary, expressions used regularly in the French classroom and be able to
share their preferences, interests and feelings to their peers using simple sentences. As the year progresses,
students will be expected to find the main idea in a simple French text, participate in French
conversations, games and skits and be able to produce a variety of written French texts following a model
along with learning to correct/edit their own writing. Eventually students will be expected to interact and
cooperate with their peers using French vocabulary, images, gestures and actions to do so, listen
attentively and selectively for key information and be able to make connections with oral and written
French texts.
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