The following info. was received from Chad and Susan awhile ago already about new Math resources posted on the Ministry's website.  Check 'em out:

http://www.education.gov.sk.ca/math-resources

Today in Grade Four, Jocelyn used a neat online stories website where famous stars (actors, singers, etc.) read a popular children's book.  The site shows the star reading, as well as pictures from the book.  The site name is Storyline Online and can be found at the following address:

http://storylineonline.net/

I've been told that it is also linked from the GSSD library website.  Thank you, Jocelyn, for sharing this great find!

I would like to share with you a small, easy-to-implement suggestion when administering Exemplars with your students.  When you copy the problem and communication template, attach a copy of the student rubric along with it.  In Room 501, students know that as soon as they are finished their problem, they have to rate themselves in each of the five areas.  It is a great way to include student self-assessment into your teaching practise (thanks for the tip, Chad).  If you wanted to, you could double-side the student rubric with the teacher rubric and then you'd be ready when you go to mark it, also, and can simply highlight where each student fits on the rubric.