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Precious Gifts: The Consequences of Reading in Grade 10
A student asked me today, “When are we going to start that Poetry unit?” I have more than once looked at the cardboard box of Grade 10 poetry textbooks and asked the same question. The box sits neglected in an … Continue reading
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Private business vending tests to students
I heard about our school division particpation in a private business site geared at “vending” standardized acheivement tests to students, today . . . a day before an English 30 final, 3 weeks after the L.A. 9 final Part A, … Continue reading
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Tagged achievement test, alberta government, business site, caa, castle rock, choice tests, educational testing services, educationally sound, exact costs, fellow teachers, grade 9 mathematics, grade 9 science, language arts, learner outcomes, million bucks, private business, student outcomes, test items
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Prepare for English Language Arts Finals
For those in the midst, or looking ahead at finals in my LA classes(9, 10-1, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, 30-2). Consider the outcomes we’ve tried to achieve. Enhancing the artistry of communication has been a strong technical focus. Skills mastered include … Continue reading
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