How Do You Meet Education Standards Without Teaching To The Test?
Meeting education standards has been a hot topics for many years. The eight years of the Bush administration were tough on teachers, with “No Child Left Behind” forcing teachers and school administrators to standardize their curriculum and upgrade instruction so that students could pass mandated achievement tests. Some schools have gone so far as to eliminate recess and shorten lunch period in order to fit every bit of teaching they can into the day. The Obama administration may well change the academic climate, but whatever philosophy the new administration promotes, national and state education standards are here to stay. The challenge is to make sure students meet those standards without teachers having to resort to rote learning and teaching to the test. First, be sure you understand in detail the curriculum requirements of your classroom. Armed with this knowledge, you can create a variety of enjoyable learning opportunities that meet national and state education standards while r
