Modify or print these parent instructions, perfectly sized to fit in the spare pockets at the bottom of your folders …
Modify or print these parent instructions, perfectly sized to fit in the spare pockets at the bottom of your folders …
Here’s an alternative method to differentiating your Mastery Learning Folder content. Based on your classroom learning, send home with each student a flashcard sheet and ask parents to cut out and pre-test their child. Here’s some instructions designed to fit in the spare row of pockets in the folder:
You’ll find this note handy if you’re introducing Mastery Learning Folder homework to parents for the first time. I would also recommend giving a folder demonstration at your start of year parent meeting. If this isn’t possible, you can direct them to this video. The note is in Word format so you can modify the contents to suit your situation.
This Excel spreadsheet checklist contains the following PA headings:
Word / Syllable / Onset & Rime / Phoneme / Phonics / Phonetic Words / Alternative Phonics / Advanced Phonetic Words
It can be used to track progress after post testing with the PA quick screeners found in Foundation English the free Flashcard Club. When the appropriate level for remediation is determined, practice flashcards can be placed in the child’s Mastery Learning Folder and remediated with the quick test and learn process each homework night.
This Excel spreadsheet checklist contains the 43 basic phonics sounds in Jolly Phonics order. It can be used to track progress after post testing with the phonics flashcards found in the free Flashcard Club. Incorrect flashcards can be placed in the child’s mastery learning folder and remediated with the quick test and learn process each homework night.
A fantastic way for students to see their progress is for them to chart the number of flashcards that they have learnt each week. After testing, they record (or colour-in) their chart to show how many cards have reached the Mastered! pocket. The only cards that reach the final pocket are the ones they have got correct so the amount is always increasing and the sees a visual representation of their achievement. Very motivating!
If you have a great chart template please share!
Student Recording Chart (Thanks Jen B)