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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-02-09, Page 28PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2000. Pilot projects target math, spelling By Susan Hundertmark Huron Expositor Improving math and spelling skills is the focus of two pilot projects being undertaken by 11 secondary and elementary principals in the Avon Maitland District School Board. Superintendent Geoff Williams told trustees at last week’s board meeting that the pilot projects are two of several attempts being made to improve local results in provincial standardized testing of Grades 3, 6 and next year, Grade 9. “The issue is what is it that actual­ ly makes a difference to student learning. We’re trying out things that will improve performance,” he said. The pilot to improve math skills is focussed on Grade 9, where he said there is a “relatively high failure rate.” A math software package will be tried in one high school for students who failed in first semester. “Their success second time around will be used to help us evaluate how effective this software is,” he said in his report. The spelling pilot will focus on elementary students and will con­ centrate on phonics improvement of the spelling of a series of key words. Trustee Colleen Schenk said she is glad to see the spelling pilot since she is “appalled to see how kids and the can’t spell anymore.” Trustee Maggie Laprade praised the math pilot. “The failure rate in Grade 9 math is very concerning,” she said. “It underlines the fact that we must have adequate senior administra-tion so math teachers are not reinventing the wheel trying to solve the prob­ lem.” c y y •Farm *Home •Commercial < ALLAN FRETZA WELDING & REPAIR Tel: (519) 887-9707 Fax: (519) 887-9163 * Custom Built Loaders * Tractor Attachments ■ Buckets ’ Bucket cutting edge replacement * Bucket quick fit plates * Stone or Manure Forks • Pallet Forks * Lawn Sprayers Snow or Silage Blades (plastic) RR #3 Brussels Products also available \______at Radford Auto/ RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • AGRICULTURAL Complimentary Estimates, Drawings and. Consultation Over 25 years experience - Licensed Carpenter EVERT STRYKER RR #4 Brussels (519) 887-9291 PRRfD POWER®"© a total, reliable fuel service • Ethanol Gasoline • Clear Diesel • Dyed Diesel • Furnace Oil BELGRAVE CO-OP AUBURN CO-OP 357-2711 OR 1-800-267-2667__________________526-7262 y r • GOODS • SERVICES •TRADES Frank Workman^ Electric 20 years serving Brussels & area R.R. V 887-6867 J Large & Small Trucks fridgecarts - piano dollys- moving blankets Complete Selection of Cars Our rates qualify for Insurance replacement Passenger Vans full size or mini STRICKLANDS 344 Huron Rd. 524-9381 , \GODERICH 1 -800-338-1134 / r - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell Jim McDonald 387-9607 ) RR 3, Blyth, Ont. NOM 1HO (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 523-4356 CRIME 1*1 Ltd. D&J \ CONSTRUCTION • General Carpentry • Roofing • New Buildings & Renovations GENERAL Donald Ives General Contractor Berg Farm Equipment ^Brussels 887-9024y < choppers 1-800-222-TIPS J. Richard Elliott (519) 523-9725 LIFE A R. John Elliott (519) 523-4323 [C.A.M.C Bookkeeping & Income Tax Service Inc. 329 Edward St., Wingham 357-3687 camc@wcl.on.ca r P.O. Box 69 470 Turn berry Street Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 (519) 887-6100 Fax: (519) 887-6109 \^e-mail: sholdice@wcl.on.ca ELECTRIC LIMITED Farm • Home • Commercial • Pole Lines • Standby Systems ELLIOTT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES ESTABLISHED 1910 BLYTH, ONTARIO NOM 1HO 519-523-4481 \___________Livestock Mortality Insurance___________y AMMHink FURNITURE ph. 345-2447 Toll Free Pager # 1-888-247-9728 Fax: 345-2415 RR #4 Walton y Computerized Accounting & Income Tax Preparation Personal, Farm, Business & Corporate • Monthly Bookkeeping Services • Electronic Tax Filing < 887-9248J Solid wood - on-site construction DAVID NICHOLS R.R. #2, WROXETER PHONE 519-335-3228 FAX 519-335-3442 "\— X Residential & Agricultural Structures Construction • framing • siding • drywall • roofing & trim Estimates & Prints R.R. #3 Blyth 523-9354 J /SUNSHINE COUNTRY^ CONSULTING BACCOUNTING & INCOME TAX SERVICES COMPUTER SALES & INSTALLATIONS AUTH. DIST, "BUSINESS VISION SOFTWARE* Ralph Watson 33 Catherine St., Brussels, ON NOG 1H0 . Bus.: (519) 887-6011 . Res.: (519) 887-6236 ( INSTANT FAX AS F.A.S.T AS PHONE Send your paperwork by FAX instantlyl eg. statements, contracts, auction ads, favorite recipes, obituaries, messages... The Citizen has a FAX machine in our office that lets you contact any other FAX machine in the world... instantly. Our FAX number is also your number so if you want to be reached instantly - we will receive your messages as well. Call Us Today For Details 523-4792 or 887-9114 FAX 523-9140 or 887-9021 Citizen