Task
7: Falling Behind - Myth or Reality?
1. Watch the following video: China Beats
U.S. in Reading- Math and Science
2.
Complete the graphic organizer in your packet using information from the
article below.
3.
Read the articles that support the idea that the United States is falling
behind the rest of the world in reading, math and science.
US Students Lag Behind Globally
U.S. Test Scores Remain Stagnant While Other Countries See Rapid Rise
U.S. Test Scores Remain Stagnant While Other Countries See Rapid Rise
4.
These articles present how it is a myth that American schools are lagging
behind.
5.
This recent article presents a more balanced view.
6.
Post a comment. What is your opinion? Do you think that it is a serious issue
that American students are not performing as well in math and science as other
countries? Or do you think that people are overreacting and responding to
myths?
I think that female should be scientists because what if they know thing males do not know.
ReplyDeleteIt is not a big deal because some people are taught different than others.
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