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Students as Scientists: Synthesizing Standards-Based with Student-Appropriate Instruction
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Lawrence, Molly – Middle School Journal (J3), 2007
In an ideal world, curricula would be designed in response to the developmental needs of learners, but this may not be the reality of the current situation. States have a variety of standards, and teachers are increasingly being held accountable for student performance on tests that are intended to align with these standards. As a result, student…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Scientists, Educational Strategies, Standardized Tests