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Debate over the subject's relevancy brews even as the common standards expect students to master that content.
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Assessment resources that support the Common Core
Get your students ready for the Smarter Balanced and PARCC assessments with assessment resources built to the Common Core. The Measured Progress COMMON CORE™ Assessment Program includes targeted Testlets, a new Item Bank, and Benchmarks designed for classroom use.
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Common Standards
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A flurry of education groups are staking out positions on the role tests should play in evaluating teachers and labeling schools.
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Mathematics
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A new museum in New York City, along with math exhibits in other museums, are designed to infuse fun into learning.
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Curriculum and Instruction
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As evidence on summer learning loss mounts, more districts are using that time to try out innovative learning strategies.
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Research
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Researchers at a national conference discuss how asking students for explanations can deepen their understanding.
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COMMENTARY
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Schools need to change their grading to truly reflect students' comprehension of subjects, Ryan McLane writes.
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FEATURED BLOG: CURRICULUM MATTERS
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FEATURED BLOG: K-12 Parents and the Public
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UPCOMING CHAT
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Monday, June 17, 2013, 2 p.m. ET
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Spotlight on Blended Learning and Adaptive Instruction
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Museums Open Doors to Informal Math Learning
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