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Can Personalized Learning Be Scaled to Ease Teacher Burdens and Close Achievement Gaps?

ED Surge

After nearly two decades of teaching, leading, researching and writing—all with a focus on personalized learning—Smith is taking another step forward in his life’s mission to better understand students and help them learn. We spoke with Smith to learn more about his vision.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

Cool Cat Teacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals.

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Why Mastery Based Learning is a Good Option

Ask a Tech Teacher

In math, it was even worse — only 41 percent. An option several school districts I converse with are trying is called “mastery-based learning” — MBL. Now, proof of learning requires evidence that the student understood the concepts, achieved the skills, and completed required tasks. What is MBL.

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ICYMI: Leadership Symposium Recap

STEM Discovery Education

Keep reading for highlights of our key sessions , which led to open, honest conversations on topics like equity in education, funding, and competency-based learning systems. Marzano also delved into the origins of the competency-based learning system, crediting John B.

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Discovery Education Leadership Symposium

STEM Discovery Education

This framework, based on 40 years of educational research, defines five progressive levels of performance that a school must master to become a high reliability school—where all students learn the content and skills they need for success in college, careers, and beyond. Guided by the content and curriculum group.