Anonymous
09/22/2023 19:17
Subject: Re:Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
Anonymous wrote:There are two different, new, reading curriculums being piloted right now in elementary schools. Most schools chose not to pilot one of the new programs because they didn't want to try and learn it only to be told MCPS picked the other one. So in the meantime, Benchmark is the default curriculum available, along with ELC for some classes. Schools do NOT have to use Benchmark to teach reading, just make sure they cover the required curriculum indicators, and give the required assessments.
Wait, what? MCPS has two pilots going on for ES ELA? Have they released anything to the public on this?
Anonymous
09/22/2023 15:23
Subject: Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
*schools
Anonymous
09/22/2023 15:23
Subject: Re:Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
Anonymous wrote:There are two different, new, reading curriculums being piloted right now in elementary schools. Most schools chose not to pilot one of the new programs because they didn't want to try and learn it only to be told MCPS picked the other one. So in the meantime, Benchmark is the default curriculum available, along with ELC for some classes. Schools do NOT have to use Benchmark to teach reading, just make sure they cover the required curriculum indicators, and give the required assessments.
That puts a lot of burden on individual scoops and teachers.
What programs are being piloted?
Anonymous
09/22/2023 13:55
Subject: Re:Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
There are two different, new, reading curriculums being piloted right now in elementary schools. Most schools chose not to pilot one of the new programs because they didn't want to try and learn it only to be told MCPS picked the other one. So in the meantime, Benchmark is the default curriculum available, along with ELC for some classes. Schools do NOT have to use Benchmark to teach reading, just make sure they cover the required curriculum indicators, and give the required assessments.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 13:32
Subject: Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our K-2 back to school night said they are using Benchmark…
Along with RGR...try and keep up.
You do realize that Benchmark sucks not just because of the phonics, right? MCPS needs a content-rich curriculum. There are much better options.
Like what? If there were so many better options why doesn’t MCPS pick those?
I heard they can get a really good deal on Lucy Calkins these days!
Anonymous
09/22/2023 11:46
Subject: Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our K-2 back to school night said they are using Benchmark…
Along with RGR...try and keep up.
You do realize that Benchmark sucks not just because of the phonics, right? MCPS needs a content-rich curriculum. There are much better options.
Content rich how? Benchmark has leveled readers, books for read aloud that schools can even get for groups of students, novel studies, text for kids to write in to practice skills. How much more content do they need?
Compare it with what the Core Knowledge foundation offers—we have been supplementing with their free curriculum for years so that our kids actually develop the background knowledge they need to succeed. That is the type of curriculum MCPS should be adopting.
Join the curriculum department then. Do something productive instead of whine on DCUM.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 11:34
Subject: Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our K-2 back to school night said they are using Benchmark…
Along with RGR...try and keep up.
You do realize that Benchmark sucks not just because of the phonics, right? MCPS needs a content-rich curriculum. There are much better options.
Content rich how? Benchmark has leveled readers, books for read aloud that schools can even get for groups of students, novel studies, text for kids to write in to practice skills. How much more content do they need?
Compare it with what the Core Knowledge foundation offers—we have been supplementing with their free curriculum for years so that our kids actually develop the background knowledge they need to succeed. That is the type of curriculum MCPS should be adopting.
It all just seems very subjective.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 11:21
Subject: Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our K-2 back to school night said they are using Benchmark…
Along with RGR...try and keep up.
You do realize that Benchmark sucks not just because of the phonics, right? MCPS needs a content-rich curriculum. There are much better options.
Content rich how? Benchmark has leveled readers, books for read aloud that schools can even get for groups of students, novel studies, text for kids to write in to practice skills. How much more content do they need?
Compare it with what the Core Knowledge foundation offers—we have been supplementing with their free curriculum for years so that our kids actually develop the background knowledge they need to succeed. That is the type of curriculum MCPS should be adopting.
Anonymous
09/22/2023 10:57
Subject: Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our K-2 back to school night said they are using Benchmark…
Along with RGR...try and keep up.
You do realize that Benchmark sucks not just because of the phonics, right? MCPS needs a content-rich curriculum. There are much better options.
Content rich how? Benchmark has leveled readers, books for read aloud that schools can even get for groups of students, novel studies, text for kids to write in to practice skills. How much more content do they need?
Anonymous
09/21/2023 23:05
Subject: Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our K-2 back to school night said they are using Benchmark…
Along with RGR...try and keep up.
You do realize that Benchmark sucks not just because of the phonics, right? MCPS needs a content-rich curriculum. There are much better options.
Like what? If there were so many better options why doesn’t MCPS pick those?
Anonymous
09/21/2023 22:20
Subject: Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Our K-2 back to school night said they are using Benchmark…
Along with RGR...try and keep up.
You do realize that Benchmark sucks not just because of the phonics, right? MCPS needs a content-rich curriculum. There are much better options.
Anonymous
09/21/2023 21:54
Subject: Why is MCPS still using Benchmark?
Anonymous wrote:Our K-2 back to school night said they are using Benchmark…
Along with RGR...try and keep up.