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8th graders should be able to: Be comfortable discussing plot, theme, and characters in fiction. Analyze arguments in nonfiction texts to determine if they are logical, relevant, and supported with sufficient evidence. Be able to identify evidence and make inferences from the evidence presented. Be able to solve algebraic expressions…

Seventh graders should be able to: Understand the concepts of ratios and unit rate. Interpret and compute all rational numbers. Distinguish between an equality and inequality. Understand the meaning of slope. Read fluently and analyze a text to infer  If your child is struggling now in any grade, Advance Scholars…

Sixth graders should be able to: Write an informational essay with a clear introduction and a conclusion that explains a topic. Paraphrase what they have read in writing. Calculate percentages Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals. Solve equations in which X stands for an unknown number (prelude to algebra). Solve…

Fifth graders should be able to: Read and discuss a variety of fictional and nonfictional texts including poetry and biographies Grasp sentence structure Know fractions (frontward and backward) Master Common factors and multiples Determine and express simple ratios and percents Learn mean, median and mode Understand probability If your child…

Fourth graders should be able to: Understand subject verb agreement Know basic punctuation and use it correctly  Fractions (such a challenging concept) adding, subtracting and finding equivalent  Solve two-step word problems Identify polygons If your child is struggling in any content area, the problem will not go away on its…

Third graders should be able to: Write a one page opinion paper with a clear introduction and conclusion. Read grade level books (F and P levels M,N,O,P). Multiply and divide with numbers up to 100. Tell time to the nearest minute. If your child is struggling in any content area,…

Second graders should be able to: Read and comprehend main ideas. Retell what happened in a story including the main idea, details about the characters and setting. Write complete sentences using appropriate punctuation marks. Write numbers in word form. Know the addition and subtraction fact family. Understand the value of…

What do first graders need to know by the end of first grade? They should be able to:   Attempt to write and spell new words phonetically. Read and write common words such as where and every.  Write complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation. Read first grade-level books aloud with…

What kindergartners need to know before they enter first grade: Cut along a line with scissors. Understand time concepts like yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Hold a crayon or pencil for writing. Know the eight basic colors: red, yellow, blue, green, orange, black, white, and pink. Recognize and write the letters…