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[quote=Anonymous]Hmmm, I observed a science class yesterday in 5th grade, and I was actually pleased--the kids were planning a physics experiment, and were being asked to come up with a hypothesis, plan the experiment, identify dependent and independent variables, etc., in a study of force and mass. I thought they seemed interested in the lesson and engaged in the planning (at least the group I observed). I don't know what tests they will have--I guess it was covered at back to school, but I don't remember. I agree there should be some testing in preparation for middle school, but I don't remember it being a huge focus last year under the old curriculum either.

What [b]I [/b]don't like is the absence of correction of language on writing/reading work. Last year, there was a big emphasis on writing improvement, and this year, there appears to be none. THis was discussed at the curriculum meeting--it was definitely stressed that the curriculum has moved away from rewriting--but I don't think I understood that there would be nothing. And believe me, my child needs some corrections on his writing![/quote]

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