Contemporary Learning Theory Term Paper

Total Length: 307 words ( 1 double-spaced pages)

Total Sources: 0

academic progress for American students: The Brown Report, and a report by the national Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

According to NAEP, reading scores over the decade stayed essentially the same, showing declines in the early years but gains later on. However, from 1994 on the trend was modestly upward. However, another analysis of the statistics suggested that reading gains are beginning to slow.

Math scores showed more significant gains than reading. The authors note that it is difficult to compare test scores between 1990 and 2000 in math because the curriculum shifted significantly during that time to programs including skill areas such as geometry and statistics at an earlier grade.
The two tests were as a result significantly different.

The authors report that math curriculum continues to grow and change, with current thought that the curriculum should reflect real world applications for concepts taught. They also note a national commitment….....

     Open the full completed essay and source list


OR

     Order a one-of-a-kind custom essay on this topic


sample essay writing service

Cite This Resource:

Latest APA Format (6th edition)

Copy Reference
"Contemporary Learning Theory" (2004, January 26) Retrieved May 18, 2024, from
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/contemporary-learning-theory-162319

Latest MLA Format (8th edition)

Copy Reference
"Contemporary Learning Theory" 26 January 2004. Web.18 May. 2024. <
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/contemporary-learning-theory-162319>

Latest Chicago Format (16th edition)

Copy Reference
"Contemporary Learning Theory", 26 January 2004, Accessed.18 May. 2024,
https://www.aceyourpaper.com/essays/contemporary-learning-theory-162319