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Direct linkChirichello, Michael; Eckel, Jill; Pagliaro, Genene – Middle School Journal (J3), 2005
Today, with the requirements of NCLB and state standards, schools are locked into a culture that seems to assume one size fits all. Teachers' focus is on preparing students to pass tests rather than on developing thoughtful curriculum. In this article, the authors discuss how teachers can move away from the constraints of disciplines and topics…
Descriptors: Test Items, State Standards, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
