Test Preparation:
Considering the Appropriateness of these Activities

A Professional Development Module for Iowa Educators
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Scenario 9: Educational value gained/lost?

Could Mr. Tippy'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?
Possibly, because ...

Positive Consequences:

  • The skill he is reviewing, interpretation of political cartoons, is actually a multifaceted skill that involves the ability to understand propaganda techniques, current events, innuendo, etc. These skills transfer to areas other than social studies.

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