Over-Tested and Under-Prepared

Over-Tested and Under-Prepared
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 127
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ISBN-10 : 9781000780864
ISBN-13 : 1000780864
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Book Synopsis Over-Tested and Under-Prepared by : Bob Sornson

Download or read book Over-Tested and Under-Prepared written by Bob Sornson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-11-23 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pressured by standardized testing and rigid pacing guidelines, many schools are forced to cover too much content too quickly, without being able to meet the needs of individual students. In this powerful book from acclaimed author and presenter Bob Sornson, you’ll learn how shifting from curriculum-based instruction to competency based, personalized learning can help students become more successful, confident, and engaged learners. Each chapter is easy to digest and provides compelling research, strategies, and anecdotes to inspire conversation and action. This second edition provides updated statistics and examples of schools successfully using competency based learning models to help you bring about meaningful change. Teachers, administrators, and community leaders will all find practical resources and a clear rationale for transforming our current educational system into a new, dynamic model of teaching and learning.


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