As yesterday's positive report card shows, childrens do learn when standards are high and results are measured.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Children learn effectively when academic standards are high and their performance is measured.
- In plain terms
- High standards and testing help children learn better.
- What can you take from it?
- Use high standards and measurement to improve learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure learning?
- Are standards always fair?
Another view
High standards without support can discourage some students.
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