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The Intersection of Inquiry-Based Learning and High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies

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By using HQIMs, educators can enhance the quality of instruction , support differentiated learning and improve overall learning outcomes. While the concept of HQIM has been established and embraced in other core academic disciplines, applying this concept to social studies has been more complex.

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5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

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It allows you to create or search pre-made question sets and host a variety of games that students can join. Students answer multiple-choice questions on their devices while seeing fun memes, leaderboards, and progress bars. Other question types include fill-in-the-blank, true or false, drag-and-drop, and matching.

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Austin Independent School District Selects IXL to Support Classroom Instruction and Distance Learning

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A study of public schools in Texas found that those using IXL Math or IXL English Language Arts outperformed other schools on STAAR exams by as much as 11 percentile points in math, 17 percentile points in reading and 8 percentile points in writing. The IXL family of products also includes Education.com , ABCya and Vocabulary.com.

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Class Size Matters: Understanding the Link Between Class Size and Student Achievement

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Some of the long-term results of the students who were in the smaller classes include: Higher student achievement levels in grade seven language, reading, science, math, and social studies classes. More positivity reported about participating in learning. Classrooms Become More Collaborative. Topics are Explored In-Depth.

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Rhode Island Approves IXL for K-12 Blended Learning and Assessment

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“Schools need technology that paints vivid pictures of student knowledge levels so they can meaningfully evaluate and teach every learner,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning. RIDE’s adoption of the Real-Time Diagnostic clears a path for educators to make significant strides towards boosting learning outcomes.”.

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First AI-powered School Year Begins, Ushering in a New Era in Education

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Brainly’s users also seek help in science (18.84%), social studies (17.2%), and English (16.3%). Its AI-enabled features are built to give every student access to personalized learning, enabling them to receive verified and tailored answers to their homework questions and help with test prep.

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How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

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For instance, when discussing natural resources in geography, I pose a thought-provoking question: What is something you cannot live without? I pose the question: How can we identify an issue within the town of Lexington and address it while ensuring we do not contribute to urban sprawl? This intentionality is crucial.