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Hannaford, Barbara; Fouraker, Mary; Dickerson, Vivian – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
A Georgia high school got on the block-scheduling bandwagon after discovering that their students were having difficulties meeting new state graduation requirements and wanted more electives. After receiving extensive retraining and working on a block-scheduling plan for graduate credit, teachers successfully made the transition. (MLH)
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Classroom Techniques, Graduation Requirements, High Schools
Rettig, Michael D.; Canady, Robert Lynn – School Administrator, 1996
Block schedules offer many advantages, including increased usable instructional time, increased opportunities to use alternative instructional strategies, and fewer homework assignments and class changes for students. Challenges include maintaining student attention, providing balanced schedules, retaining major concepts, and accommodating…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, Block Scheduling, Educational Benefits, Graduation Requirements
