One cause of stress among teenagers is acne. It can be a great source of humiliation and scarring for many. Unknown to most, diet may play a big factor in this condition. In fact, dairy products are the leading causes of acne according to studies. Research found that cow’s milk produces and stimulates hormones linked with acne.
ADHD More Common Than You Think
More than 1 in 10 children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD.
PARCC English Tests
In English, the PARCC tests will take a deeper look at student writing abilities and critical thinking skills.
PARCC Math Tests
For the PARCC math tests, students will have to solve complex problems, show their work and demonstrate how they solved the problems. Tomorrow in the final part of our PARCC series, learn about new English assessments.
PARCC Tests Grades = MCAS + 2
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 currently take MCAS tests in math and English, with some grades also taking annual science tests. The PARCC tests will also start in grade 3 but will be given straight through to 11th grade in both math and English. This is an addition of test taking in grades 9 and 11. Come back tomorrow to find out about the PARCC math tests.
PARCC Tests – Part 2
The second part of the PARCC exam will test for reading comprehension and math concepts. Check back tomorrow to find out what grades will be taking the new PARCC tests.
PARCC Tests – Part 1
The first part of the PARCC tests will assess writing skills and proficiency on multi-staged math problems. Tomorrow we will address what is in store for the second part of the PARCC tests.
PARCC Tests – Two Parts
The new PARCC tests will be taken in two parts. The first part will be issued to students 75% of the way through the school year. The second part will be at the end of the school year. Come back tomorrow for a closer look at the first part of the PARCC tests.
PARCC Test Score Results
After students complete the new PARCC test trial run in the spring of 2014, the test results will not be released to students or parents. In fact the results will not count toward state or federal school district grades. Apparently the test results will only be used by state officials when they vote in the fall of 2015 on whether to adopt the new PARCC tests permanently.
Tune in tomorrow to find out how the tests will be given out.
MCAS Remains For 10th Graders
Although in 2014 the new PARCC tests will be issued to certain MA schools for a trial run, all 10th graders will continue to take the MCAS tests. They will still be required to pass the MCAS tests in order to get their diploma.
Tomorrow we will look at how the new PARCC testing scores will be used.
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