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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, I agree that it is faster paced. However, we should be raising the bar for all students. [b]I think aap should be in  every classroom and the slower kids should be pulled out. That is how it was when I was a kid. Remedial got pulled and everyone else got challenged. These days it is remedial and the advanced get pulled. The average, the majority,just sit and spin all day, every day.[/b]

Also, if fcps actually implemented differentiated instruction, this would be a nonissue. However, the reality remains that is a just a set of words with no meat behind it. Teachers don't differentiate, they just don't, unless for sped or ESOL. These are the facts.[/quote]

EXACTLY!  For example, in my son's class, the AAP kids are already out, then the level 3 kids get pulled out to work in a small group with the AART teacher, the class teacher gives a brief 5 min. lesson and then the class is put into groups to complete their assignment. The ESOL kids are in a small group with the ESOL teacher, the remedial kids are with the class teacher at a separate table getting small group attention.

[u]The average kids are completely on their own.
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They could being doing their work or twiddling their thumbs, but they are on their own.

The classroom and the curriculum just needs to be challenging for ALL.  Those that can't keep up or need additional help should be getting help outside the class.  Enough credit is not given to these kids, they CAN DO the work.  It might be harder for them at first and maybe the pace should be slower, but the depth and investigation is NECESSARY and being neglected.[/quote]

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