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Rigorous and RelevantThe following are all examples of Rigorous and Relevant teaching and learning:Dierentiated InstructionProject-Based Learning Student-Centered LearningInterdisciplinary Instruction

Learning is ImportantI think some things can change academically in our classroom & more hands on things with students where I feel all students will enjoy educational things more because learning is a big important part of life.

-Ninth Grade Student

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What is the relationship between rigorous curriculum and instruction, mastery of standards, and test performance?Check out the National High School Transcript Mathematics Curriculum Study

Myth Busters: Rigor in the ClassroomMyth #1: Lots of Homework Is a Sign of RigorMyth #2: Rigor Means Doing MoreMyth #3: Rigor is Not for EveryoneMyth #4: Providing Support Means Lessening Rigor

Learn why these myths have been BUSTED!

Are you wondering about rigor?What is the difference between rigorous standards, rigorous questioning, and instructional rigor? Rigorous standards are important, but the Common Core State Standards do not address how to implement rigorous instruction. Rigorous questioning is critical, but it is not enough. For example, a teacher might ask rigorous questions, but accept lower level answers. In that case, the instruction is not rigorous.

-Barbara R. Blackburn

Supporting RigorI think teachers at my school should explain better especially in math, math is a struggle for me because my math teacher is not writing on the board or explaining it well... so I think she should write on the board and explain it better. It would make a big difference in my future.

-Sixth Grade Student

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Our VoicesI wish the teachers would let us voice our opinion more, have more confidence in us.

-Ninth Grade Student

The Butterfly EffectYou have within you the power to change the world.

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I Like SchoolIt is a very nice school. People respect me. I have lots of friends at Rosa Parks. I have good grades in school.

-Third Grade Student

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On BullyingWe need to start paying more attention to the kids who sit alone all the time, normally they're the victims of bullying.

-Eighth Grade Student

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Thanks for ListeningI think that we should have a little time in the day for some time to relax do homework and talk if we cannot have recess. And I think that we should have student body team presidents that way the person that is president can make decisions for the betterment of our school. We should also have sports, more assembled activities and more clubs. Sorry I wrote such a long comment but I really had some suggestions that would and could really help our school out if and only if you would take some of my ideas. Thank you for your time and the opportunity to tell you these things, I really hope you consider them.

-Middie Pride Girl (Sixth Grade Student)

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