Word: depth
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...Meanwhile, the state board of education wanted to see elective classes that expose them to diverse cultures and international issues; explore the rights and obligations of citizenship; teach finance and business principles in depth; and challenge them to access, analyze and use information from multimedia sources. The coursework, state officials recommended, should also improve critical-thinking, problem-solving and communication abilities through team projects. Last spring the legislature overwhelmingly approved the new graduation rules-all of which take effect with next fall's freshman class. "They are among the most rigorous requirements in the country," says Michael Cohen, president...
...teachers whose lesson plans already are bloated with required content, it will be a challenge to cover the additional academic concepts the state is mandating along with the new graduation requirements. Chemistry teacher Tim Graham predicts the new content mandates in science and math will only exacerbate tensions between depth and breadth with which teachers must grapple. "Our [state proficiency test] scores show that we're bringing our kids along in terms of learning to think critically," he says. "We're wondering if we can continue to do that while covering the broader spectrum of skills required...
...Depth over breadth and the ability to leap across disciplines are exactly what teachers aim for at the Henry Ford Academy, a public charter school in Dearborn, Mich. This fall, 10th-graders in Charles Dershimer's science class began a project that combines concepts from earth science, chemistry, business and design. After reading about Nike's efforts to develop a more environmentally friendly sneaker, students had to choose a consumer product, analyze and explain its environmental impact and then develop a plan for re-engineering it to reduce pollution costs without sacrificing its commercial appeal. Says Dershimer...
...tremendous loss, because she’s our best saber fencer,” Crimson coach Peter Brand said, adding that with the departure of defending NCAA champion Emily Cross to train for the 2008 Olympics, “we’re not going to have the same depth we had last year for sure.” The men’s saber needed to wash off a bit of rust, as things started off poorly. The squad lost three bouts in a row after senior Daniel Sachs continued his recent hot streak with a victory, but pulled...
...people and the ties that bind them together. At the same time, it offers a social commentary on these lives in the issues that each couple face. Although “Autobahn” occasionally lacks sufficient development, it succeeds in presenting isolated conflicts and relationships with intensity and depth...