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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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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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Education at Home (Homeschooling) is the BEST

Chillax Science

The goal of customizing curriculum is to optimize the learning experience for each child, helping them to achieve their full potential. Traditional/Academic Homeschooling : This is the most commonly used type of homeschooling, where parents follow a structured curriculum based on state or national academic standards.

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The New Role of Assessments in Educational Equity

Magic EdTech

The Every Student Success Act mandates one annual standardized assessment for all public school students in reading and math for students in grades 3-8 and once in high school. It assesses how well the public education system prepares students to meet state academic standards in these subjects.