Knowing in advance whether you want to plan for a typical school year or to fill gaps and strengthen specific areas will help tremendously as you seek to narrow down your options and plan for the coming year....
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It can seem overwhelming at times to have to keep it straight on your own, but don’t forget the wealth of opportunities your student has access to just by being homeschooled!...
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Well Planned Start is an effective end-of-the-year assessment tool, but this is not the only way it can be utilized. It also makes a fantastic pre-assessment tool to allow you to see what your child already knows and what she still needs to learn each year. ...
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As important as it is to evaluate each year, remember that evaluation or assessment of any form is meaningless if you do not know how to apply it to real planning for the coming year....
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I have been sorely tempted to dismiss the entire kerfuffle about Common Core Standards as a fad (or perhaps several fads). But there is a problem here and a dangerous movement underway in American education. Let me explain....
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It is possible to meet all of the success markers in a school year while completely depleting yourself or your family. So, the last point of evaluation might be the biggest of all: did you enjoy the school year?...
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