Semple Math - Simply Unforgettable

They are still below grade level but I am very optimistic in that they are improving.

8. How do you rate the overall attitude, outlook and self-esteem of each student on a scale of 1 - 5, 1 being the lowest score? Comments are welcome.

Today, I would say a 3, simply because of their starting point when they entered my classroom. I am not sure what kind of background they have had in the past.

9. How does the portion of Semple Math you have now seen compare to any "non-Semple" learning materials you have used in the past? (Please do not identify and materials and programs by name.)

I do like the fact that everything is very easy to implement and it gives you step by step directions. Really if I can get past them saying this is too easy, they do seem to enjoy working with this program.

10. Has any standardized or local testing been used as part of this Challenge? If so, please explain the means of assessment and share your findings with consideration for student privacy.

Not yet.

11. Would you recommend this program to other educators? Why or why not?

Yes, especially for the younger, Special Ed students. I feel that it gives them something concrete to work with.

12. Should we sponsor a second round of the Challenge and for the purpose of sharing our Times Tables Kit?

I believe so.

Jan Semple (Author) : Hi Carmen. Thank you for participating. The program starts slowly and seems childish but, you are checking every block of that foundation to make sure the necessary sub-skills are in place. Your fifth graders have fallen behind in the common program. In Semple Math they will catch up! Please keep going.


Menard, Texas, Round 1 Carmen Allen Menard Elementary/Junior High School 1. How many years have you taught? 9 2. What grade level are you currently teaching? Elementary Special Education 3. What do you teach? Elementary, Special Ed., Resource, Inclusion 4. How many students have you enrolled in the Semple Math Challenge? 5 5. Have you executed the program in good faith, as written with no omissions or substitutions thus far in the Challenge? Yes 6. Please comment on the math performance of each student as they entered the Challenge. Were they on or below grade level? It tends to be a little low as this is for 5th grade, but I use the tips for the older disabled students that you include and that works somewhat. 7. What progress have you seen in their math skills over the last 30 days? Are they on or below grade level? They are still below grade level but I am very optimistic in that they are improving. 8. How do you rate the overall attitude, outlook and self-esteem of each student on a scale of 1 - 5, 1 being the lowest score? Comments are welcome. Today, I would say a 3, simply because of their starting point when they entered my classroom. I am not sure what kind of background they have had in the past. 9. How does the portion of Semple Math you have now seen compare to any "non-Semple" learning materials you have used in the past? (Please do not identify and materials and programs by name.) I do like the fact that everything is very easy to implement and it gives you step by step directions. Really if I can get past them saying this is too easy, they do seem to enjoy working with this program. 10. Has any standardized or local testing been used as part of this Challenge? If so, please explain the means of assessment and share your findings with consideration for student privacy. Not yet. 11. Would you recommend this program to other educators? Why or why not? Yes, especially for the younger, Special Ed students. I feel that it gives them something concrete to work with. 12. Should we sponsor a second round of the Challenge and for the purpose of sharing our Times Tables Kit? I believe so. Jan Semple (Author) : Hi Carmen. Thank you for participating. The program starts slowly and seems childish but, you are checking every block of that foundation to make sure the necessary sub-skills are in place. Your fifth graders have fallen behind in the common program. In Semple Math they will catch up! Please keep going.
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