Common Core Curriculum

Post Date

Tue, 09/24/2013 - 00:02

Comments

Corey Bearak

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So the testing and text book companies can make a living.

I never understood the Sequential Math my children (and others endured); the logic contrasted to Algebra>>Geometry>>Trig.>>Calculus (if your opted to take it) never took hold and approach such things logically.

Within a year -- give a take a few months -- a major study will debunk the value of most testing.

Fred Klein

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I resist change, eg, the new Apple operating system

Riva Schwartz

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Does anyone remember the"new math"? That is why I must always carry a calculator!

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First they make the kids take the test. THEN they teach them the material. It's called progress

Erik Scheibe

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I know this won't be popular, and I have teachers in my family who I won't say this to, but I believe in standardized testing for basic skills and fundamental core curriculum. I believe that the biggest problem teachers have with it is the pressure it brings. I think that pressure needs to be pushed onto parents, many of whom don't do a good enough job holding their kids accountable.

Rona Gura

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I remember when Calli was in third grade all the parents had to take a class to teach us the new math that the kids were being taught. During the class, we were told what an incredible curriculum our kids were being taught. The next year they reverted back to the old math. I'll never understand all the changes.

Lorette Pruden

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My sister has taught high school English for 35 years. She said she always thought students read fiction in literature classes and got their non-fiction reading in history, social studies, and the sciences, where there is plenty of good writing. Now she's having to cut literature to teach non-fiction.

So what are they doing in history class or chemistry? More problem sets? or Shakespeare?