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  Case: Time vs. Assessment
With the Georgia Standards of Excellence for 6th grade Mathematics, there is an extensive curriculum map that outlines the standards and projected time frame it should take teachers to teach the content and assess the students for mastery. The average time frame that is provided for each unit that is to be taught is approximately four weeks. There are some units that average more than eight standards that are to be taught in a four week period. Do you think teachers have enough time to effectively teach content and students master it prior to them being assessed at the end of the school term on state standardized tests?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Hi apePev,

Unfortunately, I have to agree with the majority that there is not enough time to properly address these standards. In my opinion, lack of time is one of the biggest issues that teachers face. I think that trying to integrate the concepts from this curriculum across other content areas is a great suggestion - it just may take up more of your planning time. Also, I would rely on homework for this math curriculum. I know the dynamics at home can sometimes keep students from completing their homework, but that seems a necessity in your situation. Remember that, although the goal is for students to master the content they will be tested on, it is also important for students to have exposure to what they will be tested on - even if they don't master that content. At the end of the day, it is your job to make sure they at least have had this exposure to these important concepts.

Melissa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like the solution as it brings up many ideas and strategies as well as both sides of the situation and realities of home life. Homework questions could be good exposure even though there really is not enough time for teachers to always go above and beyond on top of their other responsibilities and obligations. Great solution!
Rated On: February 27, 2017 3:25 am
Rated By: aHeXud
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very nice response.
Rated On: March 4, 2017 2:50 am
Rated By: Shelby Farrell
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes, I agree to expose all concepts to the students and constant integration helps master concepts.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 10:44 pm
Rated By: yqyjeQ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do this, thank you.
Rated On: March 15, 2018 2:11 am
Rated By: aJaTyb
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution and would do this if I were in this situation!
Rated On: October 11, 2018 12:53 am
Rated By: ugyqyd
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I don't believe homework really helps achieve mastery goals unless it is reflection questions or open tasks.
Rated On: February 22, 2020 2:15 pm
Rated By: Michelle Cummings
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: nice
Rated On: March 5, 2020 4:03 pm
Rated By: emetub