In this area, its poorest showing is in assessments, where it loses points for not having assessments aligned with its standards
in science and social studies.
Even in tested subjects, such
as science and social studies, the tests may not be administered at every grade level and may not provide the appropriate information for teacher evaluation.
Of course, the reduction in substantive textbook use and reading in
science and social studies classes in favor of short passages and test - prep materials has also contributed to this dilemma.
In integrated projects,
science and social studies concepts are brought to light through life - based activities that engage students in thinking, acting, and interacting with the real world.
Unfortunately, strict adherence to data - driven instruction can lead schools to push
aside science and social studies to drill students on isolated reading benchmarks.
However, it loses points in the area of assessments because it lacks tests aligned to state standards at the elementary and middle school levels
in science and social studies.
The Common Core asks students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such
as science and social studies.
One of the ways that teachers approach this «minds - on» curriculum is through technology - incorporated, project - based learning units developed
for science and social studies.
In Deerfield, Techbook has saved educators time in finding vetted materials to use in classrooms and has become a lynchpin for powerful
science and social studies instruction, said Dr. John Filippi, principal of Shepard Middle School.
Lessons aligned to grade - level
Guam science and social studies standards with robust learning supports and tools to identify skill gaps for struggling readers
Lessons aligned to grade - level
Iowa science and social studies standards with rich linguistic scaffolds and tools to identify skill gaps for English learners
Lessons aligned to grade - level
Utah science and social studies standards with robust learning supports and tools to identify skill gaps for struggling readers