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Word Sift is useful for pasting text to extract highest frequency contact vocab words used to determine which to provide explicit instruction for.

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Toolsuite for visualizing and exploring passages of text.

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VisuWords is useful for creating a visual thesaurus that extends conversation to include usage patterns, synonyms, and antonyms.

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Thoughtco is a reference site with contributors from experts in the content areas: humanities, science, math, social studies. Content is geared toward teachers and students. Excellent for simplified text, visuals, and links to interactive resources.

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ThoughtCo.com is the World's Largest Education Resource

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From chemistry to computer programming, arts to World War II, ThoughtCo.com provides guides, tips, and resources to help you understand more about the world around us.

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PhET has online simulations for physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and math.

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Over 1.1 billion simulations delivered

160interactive simulations

97language translations

3001teacher-submitted lessons

Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

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Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

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Multilingual Math Vocab Cards are out of Granite School District in Salt Lake City, Utah. Cards come in six languages with visuals, examples and definitions.

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These free Math Placement Tests can be used to determine math foundational skills for students new to US schools.

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The Placement Tests help determine the best level for a student to begin within the Math-U-See curriculum.

While the student is taking the Placement Test, the teacher should document observations regarding whether the student is using finger counting, touch points, or tally marks; other patterns should be noted such as missing steps, careless errors, or incorrect methods. These observations should be recorded on the Class Placement Data Sheet* or in a similar fashion.

Intervention

If the student can recognize, read, and write the numbers 0-10, begin with the Alpha Placement Test. If, while taking that test, the student demonstrates mastery of Alpha content and the prerequisite skills for Beta, then the student can progress through the tests until the appropriate entry level is found. Please refer to the Math-U-See Professional Development Module (provided as part of the In-Service Training) on Placement for the prerequisite skills for each level ( contact us to learn more about the In-Service Training we can provide).

Note: The Primer level of Math-U-See is generally not recommended for students in an intervention program. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation so we can help you to determine if Primer would be appropriate in your educational setting.

General Education

If the student is in grades K-3 and can recognize, read, and write the numbers 0-10, begin with the Alpha Placement Test. Kindergarten-aged students who do not meet these requirements can be placed in Primer. If the student is older, begin with the PreTest. If the student misses more than one problem at any level on the PreTest, administer the Placement Test for that level.

*For those with Professional Access, the Class Placement Data Sheet can be downloaded as a Word document. Contact us to learn more about the documentation and support provided with Math-U-See Professional Access.

If you have any questions about administering the Placement Tests, please contact us.

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The Placement Tests help determine the best level for a student to begin within the Math-U-See curriculum. While the student is taking the Placement Test, the teacher should document observations regarding whether the student is using finger counting, touch points, or tally marks; other patterns should be noted such as missing steps, careless errors, or incorrect methods.

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News articles available at 3 different lexile levels, text sets, texts for practicing specific skills, and other resources

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It's time to improve literacy skills during social studies instruction and ensure that readers of all abilities have what they need to access grade-level social studies concepts.

Join us on Thursday, December 7 for a look at scaffolded materials that provide extra literacy support while building key social studies concepts and skills.

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Newsela | Content and assessment platform

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Content Aligned To National & State Standard, Flexible To Support Relevant Curriculum. Find the Perfect Piece Of Content For Lessons. Go beyond the book.

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Create vocabulary cards with the ability to add audio and sound, students can play games and quiz themselves

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Visual support for learning new synonyms

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Kid Thesaurus - Search for kid friendly synonyms - Kid Thesaurus

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Kid thesaurus. Find synonms using this online kid thesaurus. A kid thesaurus is helpful for students to find kid friendly synonyms.