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Academic Subjects

Academic Subjects

No matter what educational options you choose for your child, certain academic subjects will certainly be a part of their learning experience. Core disciplines like reading, writing, math, science, and history form the foundation of every child's education. Keep reading to see how these key subjects are being taught today.

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The Language Arts

The six language arts, as designated by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the International ...

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Writing

You probably know from experience that reading and writing skills are highly correlated (Spivey & King, 1989). ...

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Crisis in Math Education

By the late 1980s, the shortcomings of traditional mathematics teaching reached epic proportions in America. This ...

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Mathematics

From learning basic numbers to memorizing multiplication tables to solving algebraic equations, children progress ...

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The Math-Science Connection

Curriculum standards for science and mathematics are closely related, as they both deal with understanding the physical ...

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The Ten Themes of the Social Studies Standards

The table below lists and defines the 10 themes of social studies standards that were developed at the national level. ...

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Basic Concepts of Mathematics, Science and Social Studies

Development is a complex process that involves multiple interactions between many different areas of development. The ...

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Be a Role Model: Show Your Children That You Value Education

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