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In algebra, the teacher gave us a review that was the same as the test, execpt she change the numbers. So we would know what the basic test was going to be, we just couldn't go and memorize the numbers. The whole review for the test works in algebra(or in any math class for example) because its easy enough to change the numbers.

That's a pretty decent idea, but these numbskulls are proposing the EXACT SAME TEST. Like, you get two copies of the same paper twice. *headdesk* Who could ever think that's a good idea?!

From what I've read, you need little more than a pulse to pass these new classes. Pre-test the SAME as the unit test? What kind of ignoramous came up with that idea? All the kids have to do is memorize the answers for the actual test! That's like giving them a cheat sheet!

I haven't posted in a long, long time but I felt compelled to leave a quick message.

I will put this bluntly. I think you are making this up. That, or your mother is stringing you along, or you're misconstruing what she tells you.

I did a thorough search about new teaching methods in the United States and Pinellas County and failed to find anything about these teaching methods. Since you claim that these methods will be possibly promoted state or country wide, I find the lack of any media commentary on it whatsoever puzzling, to say the least.

Now, if you were able to present something to me, I'd happily admit that I was wrong. But giving your incredulous claims, I am very skeptical that you will.

BMS has slowly been imple-menting concepts from PEAK teaching methodology. PEAK stands for Performance Excellence for All Kids, and it is a research-based approach first started by Spence Rogers in Colorado.

In the PEAK way of teaching, an objective is taught "28 times in different ways over three weeks," the principal said. "That means teachers have to find different ways to cover material so our kids understand it."

Rather than let students pass or fail a subject like in the past, teachers cover a subject and then hand out a practice test to see what pupils understand. "That provides feedback to the teacher," Kamrath said. "O.K., most kids are understanding this, but some aren't. So we need to change what we're doing a bit, Kamrath said.

Grading of each objective is now an'A' (excellent, you nailed it), a 'B' (no question in my mind that you understand this), or 'N" (for "not yet" meaning a student needs more study). "If a child gets all A's or B's, then they can move on," Kamrath said.

For students who have some N scores (not yet understanding some items), they can do more study, and retake parts of the test. Many teachers offer additional help after school hours for students with difficulties and there are special learning labs, Kamrath said. Most middle school teachers are "really gung-ho" about this new way of teaching, he noted. And some of these new teaching techniques are being explored in the Elementary School.

Ah well, I stand corrected!

Although that article gives a more balanced view of the teaching methods.. I understand to an extent what they are trying to get at.

However, I'm skeptical that this would ever be introduced into high schools, simply because Universities wouldnt accept such a system for entry. Are you sure about High school implementation, or the extent to which it would be integrated?

BMS has slowly been imple-menting concepts from PEAK teaching methodology. PEAK stands for Performance Excellence for All Kids, and it is a research-based approach first started by Spence Rogers in Colorado.

In the PEAK way of teaching, an objective is taught "28 times in different ways over three weeks," the principal said. "That means teachers have to find different ways to cover material so our kids understand it."

Rather than let students pass or fail a subject like in the past, teachers cover a subject and then hand out a practice test to see what pupils understand. "That provides feedback to the teacher," Kamrath said. "O.K., most kids are understanding this, but some aren't. So we need to change what we're doing a bit, Kamrath said.

Grading of each objective is now an'A' (excellent, you nailed it), a 'B' (no question in my mind that you understand this), or 'N" (for "not yet" meaning a student needs more study). "If a child gets all A's or B's, then they can move on," Kamrath said.

For students who have some N scores (not yet understanding some items), they can do more study, and retake parts of the test.

Many teachers offer additional help after school hours for students with difficulties and there are special learning labs, Kamrath said.

Most middle school teachers are "really gung-ho" about this new way of teaching, he noted.

And some of these new teaching techniques are being explored in the Elementary School.