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-> The school in which I teach is planning to adopt a class schedule in
-> each class meets for 100 minutes instead of the traditional 50-55 min
-> might be guessed, we will be expected to teach a full year's course i
-> half year. Our entire math staff is opposed to this for many reasons
-> will not take time to list.
->
-> Question: Have you had any experience with long class periods. Do you
-> any research on attempting to teach mathematics using such a schedule
-> prompt reply would be appreciated as the administration is planning t
-> approval from the school board on 7 Dec.
->
-> Thank you,
->
-> RT
->
I have had no personal experience with the longer class periods but
there are two high schools in the Columbus, Ohio area that are using
that format this school year.  You might obtain information from writing
the mathematics dept. chair at Reynoldsburg High School in Reynoldsburg,
Ohio and also the chair at Independence High School, Columbus, Ohio.

I've not seen either school post on this  or any other echo so you may
need to make contact through the mail.  I understand that both schools
are meeting with some success.  Our administration is also toying with
the idea so keep us posted as to your progress.

 * New Albany H.S. New Albany, Ohio, USA



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