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Reply to "Benchmark questions for 3rd grader have me questioning my sanity"
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[quote=Anonymous]I'm an elementary school teacher and if it makes you feel any better, many of us hate Benchmark too. The questions are aligned to the Common Core State Standards which are just ridiculous to begin with. Benchmark is written so that the texts and questions are aligned with what a student should be able to read and comprehend by the end of the grade level according to the CCSS. Unfortunately, the pacing is such that teachers don't have time to slow down and make adjustments as needed. We race through the content and are told by Benchmark trainers to "trust the process" because the standards spiral all year. Call me old fashioned at 38 but I feel like it's better for a kid's confidence to feel successful as they move along throughout the year instead of fumbling in the dark most of the year. [/quote]
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