Teacher's Insights on Amplify CK Curriculum

The teacher shares their experience with the first year of implementing Amplify CK, highlighting initial challenges with the curriculum's rigor. By February, significant improvements in students' grammar, spelling, and reading skills are noted. The teacher advises using the program's slideshow displays to save time and focus on other aspects of Amplify. They recommend using pre-made graphic organizers while creating custom spelling charts for student interaction.

What was the teacher's initial concern about the Amplify CK curriculum?

• It was too easy for the students.

• It lacked sufficient resources.

• It was too expensive to implement.

• The concepts were too intense and rigorous.

How long has the teacher been teaching third grade?

• 6 years

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 10 years

By February, what improvements did the teacher notice in the students?

• Their grammar, spelling, and reading skills improved.

• Their math skills improved significantly.

• They became more interested in science.

• They showed better behavior in class.

What does the teacher suggest using to save time when implementing the curriculum?

• Creating new charts from scratch.

• Using the slideshow display for charts.

• Hiring additional teaching assistants.

• Skipping the use of graphic organizers.

What does the teacher still create on their own despite using the slideshow display?

• Math worksheets

• Spelling charts

• Science experiments

• Reading comprehension tests

What is the teacher's main tip for using the Amplify CK curriculum?

• Avoid using the slideshow display.

• Spend more time on spelling charts.

• Focus on creating new materials.

• Use the display for charts and graphic organizers.