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Tests show provincial differences in math, reading, science education Math has emerged as a challenge for Canadian educators, as scores in many parts of the country have been steadily falling. Only one province, Quebec, has remained ahead of the pack, according to the latest standardized test scores. Researchers say Quebec’s strong performance is a result of intensive teacher training and a curriculum that balances basic math drills with problem-solving approaches. In Quebec, for example, elementary-school math teachers must take as many as 225 hours of university courses in math education. In other Canadian provinces, that number can be as low as 39. Read more @ theglobeandmail/news/national/education/tests-show-provincial-differences-in-math-reading-science-education/article20955151/
Posted on: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 01:00:01 +0000

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