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A New Approach to A New Approach to OrganizationOrganization
Understanding the Montessori
Work Plan Upper Level
Authors: Bob Klepac & Amy Dunk
Comparing IdeasComparing Ideas
Standard Public school System Agenda/Work Plan
Montessori Work PlanMontessori Work Plan
Greater DetailStudent Selected
Easy to follow
Sense of Accomplishment
Individual choicesIndividual choices
Not as a collective!
Each week starts a NewEach week starts a NewWork PlanWork Plan
Selecting Subjects Selecting Timeline Managing time Calculating needs Setting a goal Where it ends Accomplishments
Public StandardsPublic Standards
Simple format Pre-designed Subjects selected Timeline selected Fewer choices Teacher chosen Cookie Cutter Not Individualized
No Student choices
Get set, ready Start!Get set, ready Start!
With Montessori
Work plan Students,
can see their progress
and start on their
Individual choices.
No need to follow
Along with the class.
Progressing Through ChoicesProgressing Through Choices
This student chose math
as his first subject.
Using Base ten blocks
he accomplishes the
daily math skills.
Once finished he can
move on to his next
academic choice.
Participate as a classParticipate as a class
With public standards,
students are required to
participate as a class and
not individuals.
Teacher designs and
chooses all subjects and
the order in which
they are mastered!
Academic needs met!Academic needs met!
Montessori schools
Provide current modern
opportunities to students,
such as Computers and
Mathematics equipment
to improve academic
needs.
Working with PeersWorking with Peers
The Montessori
Work Plan allows for
peers to work together
Those working on the
same subjects often
help support the learning
environment
Greater DiversityGreater Diversity
Montessori schools
provide a need to learn
other cultures and help
support those of
different cultures. It is
often used as a teaching
tool for music, arts,
math, science and language
Public Standard ClassroomPublic Standard Classroom
A herd mentality, No individualization!
Yes, Its Teacher Guided!Yes, Its Teacher Guided!
Teachers guide, rather
than direct the students.
Mats are used to provide
private spaces for
students. Desks are not
always required. Teacher
Provide guidance, and
Not just instructions.
A Job well Done!A Job well Done!
At the end of the day, students visually see theirAccomplishments, not based on a test at weeks end
Texas Assessment Texas Assessment Knowledge SkillsKnowledge Skills
Montessori school meet many of the TEKS through theWork Plan participation by students
§110.7. English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 5.(16) Writing/penmanship/capitalization/punctuation. The student composes original texts, applying the conventions of written language, including capitalization, punctuation, and penmanship, to communicate clearly. The student is expected to:
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Texas Assessment Texas Assessment Knowledge SkillsKnowledge Skills
Montessori school meet many of the TEKS through theWork Plan participation by students
§110.7. English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 5.(A) write legibly by selecting cursive or manuscript as appropriate (4-8); and(B) capitalize and punctuate correctly to clarify and enhance meaning such as capitalizing titles, using possessives, commas in a series, commas in direct address, sentence punctuation (4-5).
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Texas Assessment Texas Assessment Knowledge SkillsKnowledge Skills
Montessori school meet many of the TEKS through theWork Plan participation by students
§117.17. Art, Grade 5.(b) Knowledge and skills.(1) Perception. The student develops and organizes ideas from the environment. The student is expected to:(A) communicate ideas about feelings, self, family, school, and community, using sensory knowledge and life experiences; and
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Texas Assessment Texas Assessment Knowledge SkillsKnowledge Skills
Montessori school meet many of the TEKS through theWork Plan participation by students
§117.17. Art, Grade 5.(2) Creative expression/performance. The student expresses ideas through original artworks, using a variety of media with appropriate skill. The student is expected to:(A) combine information from direct observation, experience, and imagination to express ideas about self, family, and community;(B) compare relationships between design and everyday life
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Texas Assessment Texas Assessment Knowledge SkillsKnowledge Skills
Montessori school meet many of the TEKS through theWork Plan participation by students
§111.17. Mathematics, Grade 5.(5.11) Measurement. The student applies measurement concepts. The student measures time The student is expected to:(B) solve problems involving elapsed time.
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Texas Assessment Texas Assessment Knowledge SkillsKnowledge Skills
Montessori school meet many of the TEKS through theWork Plan participation by students
§111.17. Mathematics, Grade 5.(5.14) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 5 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences and activities in and outside of school.The student is expected to:
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Texas Assessment Texas Assessment Knowledge SkillsKnowledge Skills
Montessori school meet many of the TEKS through theWork Plan participation by students
§111.17. Mathematics, Grade 5.(5.14) Underlying processes and mathematical tools (B) solve problems that incorporate understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness;(C) select or develop an appropriate problem-solving plan or strategy, including drawing a picture, looking for a pattern, systematic guessing and checking, acting it out, making a table, working a simpler problem, or working backwards to solve a problem;
Now its your choiceNow its your choice
This presentation is not to persuade you to
one side or the other, simply a means to guide
you as to what is offered to your child beyond
Public School. Like the Montessori school
Student chooses, you can too!
Hope you have a wonderful Day!