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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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During a social studies unit on the U.S. For example, I used Connections to review math and social studies vocabulary. The variety keeps students engaged because each game offers a different experience. Government, I used a Blooket set with 30 review questions about the branches of government and elected positions.

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School district in Georgia creates significant learning gains for Title 1 students

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MCSD narrowed the gap between its test scores and the state averages on 12 tests this year: third-grade English language arts, science, and social studies. fourth-grade science and social studies. fifth-grade English language arts, math, science, and social studies. eighth-grade social studies.

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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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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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Laredo Independent School District and IXL Partner to Support In-Person and At-Home Learning

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IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, today announced a three-year agreement with Laredo Independent School District to bring its award-winning program to approximately 23,600 students and 1,100 teachers. Laredo ISD is located in Laredo, Texas , on the border with Mexico.

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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.