On 11/04/09, mathteach wrote:
> On 10/31/09, C-Scope? Run As Far As You Can wrote:
>> I am working in a new job this year and our district wanted us
> to use it. They have now backed down to we can just use the
> scope and sequence not the actual lessons. After trying CSCOPE
> for 2 months I mostly don't use it. Their lessons can cover too
> much material at once or too little. I have found the tests
> don't always match the lessons. My students had difficulty
> understanding what the lessons were asking for-- their reading
> levels are a little low. I ended up rewording everything myself,
> so I gave up on it and used some old curriculum I had from other
> jobs. Also it assumes your students are on grade level, it
> doesn't have any review that I have seen and so for those who
> are behind, it is not helpful.
> The only pro of CSCOPE I am aware of is the vertical alighment
> across subjects. But I too would run away from it completely if
> I could....
>
> .Pros? Haven't seen any
>>
>> Cons? Any superintendent/school board member who wastes
>> taxpayers' money with this senseless curriculum should be
>> locked up with all the other cons.
>>
>> On 10/31/09, txtchr wrote:
>>> Have been asked to review C-Scope for possible use in our
>>> district. I need to hear from people who have used it what
>>> its pros and cons are, please.

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