In the early 1980's, President Regan ordered a national commission to study our education system. ... This plan changed the requirements for graduation by raising the number of credits needed for graduation, raising the number of required core curriculum classes such as social studies, and introduced technology and computer science. The plan also introduced the Regents Minimum Competency Tests, which requires a student to pass tests in five major categories; math, science, reading, writing, and two areas of social studies. ... Students should learn to interact socially with each other. .....

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Project Based Learning - A Better Choice In one elementary school classroom a teacher is using building blocks as a math lesson with all the students around on the floor. ... Because of this study they found that PjBL has a longer and permanent effect due to learning by experiences. ... Compared with a control group, students who used the Vanderbilt series scored higher in solving word problems and in planning (David, 2008). This shows that PjBL is very valuable for children to become better socially and better critical thinkers. ... Project Based Learning will teach more social and emotiona...

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It was a time when Russia went through economic, religious, social and educational changes. ... For example, the teachers are constantly reminded that pencils can be used right down to their stubs, a piece of paper has two sides, and lessons written on a blackboard can be left for the next class to save chalk. ... These courses could be supplemented by radio and television broadcasts and could be augmented by regional study centers. ... Therefore, the duration of studies for a first degree ranges from four to six years, with five years being the overall mean. ... This is a country where a ...

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