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To Close the Math Achievement Gap, We Must Recognize What Students Bring to the Classroom

ED Surge

Picture the following: A student volunteers to answer a math question in an elementary school classroom. The teacher knows from working with the student previously that although she can easily follow the algorithmic steps of the math problem, she struggles with her reasoning and ability to make sense of the steps she is taking.

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Education at Home (Homeschooling) is the BEST

Chillax Science

I have been in the world of science education for over two decades, but it wasn’t until I became a mother that I started thinking that homeschooling is best. Homeschooling is one of the best methods of educating children because it allows for a safe, personalized and flexible learning experience. Benefits of Homeschooling 1.

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My Students Can’t Meet Academic Standards Because the School Model No Longer Fits Them

ED Surge

One morning, my students were getting ready for a math test and working through a set of review problems. I know he can learn and do the math, but his struggles with attention and staying focused, along with the structure of school, make it really hard for him and others who share his challenges to find the success they deserve.

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The New Role of Assessments in Educational Equity

Magic EdTech

Since the mid-nineteenth century, standardized tests have been a part of American education. Assessments have always helped educational stakeholders understand what students know and can do. The main purpose of this policy is to promote educational equity and quality education for all students.