Test Preparation:
Considering the Appropriateness of these Activities

A Professional Development Module for Iowa Educators
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Scenario 5: Educational value gained/lost?

Could Mr. Eliot's actions ... ... ...

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promote the learning and long-term retention of important knowledge and content skills that students are expected to learn, as defined by the district's standards/curriculum?
No, but ...

Positive Consequences:

  • The teacher is reviewing previously learned content, which is generally an educationally sound practice. But, by using only content related to the Earth’s surface, the teacher is placing greater emphasis on this content area than on other important areas. Reviewing content that has not been taught yet would not be educationally sound (e.g., teaching multiplication before addition/subtraction) and thus, would not be appropriate.

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