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EdReports found Issues and Science to fully meet expectations for three-dimensional learning and assessment, to present phenomena and problems as directly as possible, and to use the assessment system to show evidence of increasing student sophistication in the content from grade six to grade eight. Additionally, EdReports’ analysis affirmed that Issues and Science fully meets all grade-band DCIs, and presents content, SEPs, and CCCs in a way that is appropriate and scientifically accurate.

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True or False?

Students perform better after using reform-based curricula when compared to traditional curricula.
True
False
Answer: True

In a meta meta-analysis of 844 studies (over 243,000 students), Hattie (2009) found that reform science programs outperformed traditional programs (2592 effects, d = 0.40). The highest effects came from enhanced content strategies (relating topics to previous experience or engaging student interest). Source.

Answer: True

In a meta meta-analysis of 844 studies (over 243,000 students), Hattie (2009) found that reform science programs outperformed traditional programs (2592 effects, d = 0.40). The highest effects came from enhanced content strategies (relating topics to previous experience or engaging student interest). Source.