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Math Text

by Curious

Dec 15, 2010

Did any elementary in Indiana adopt a new math series last year? We are still using our old adoption (books are in sorry shape). We've been told the hold-up is at the state level, so I am curious to hear from other IN elementary teachers.

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monntee On 12/23/10, Kay wrote: > My school did not adopt new books due to extreme finanacial > problems--my small district has lost 26 teachers & closed a > building, so new math books were out of the question. > Ours are in pitiful condition, and parents have complained, > but there is still no money to buy new ones.

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Dec 24, 2010

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We used to do that with reading... Teachers in my school district used to be able to opt out on a reading book. Many teachers felt it was better for them to have the freedom to develop their own curriculum at thier respective grade levels. After two adoptions (12 years), this option was re- examined. Teachers at the intermediate and above found that students were coming into their c...See More

Jan 6, 2011

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Curious Kay Are parents still paying book rental this year? That is what I don't understand when I hear the money issue. Our corporation has the price of the book divided over 6 years and each parent pays his fraction of the overall cost. This past year there are no new books, so I'm wondering if A) parents aren't paying book rental math books or B) parent...See More

Jan 6, 2011

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Good question, Curious! On 1/06/11, Curious wrote: > Kay > Are parents still paying book rental this year? That is what I > don't understand when I hear the money issue. Our corporation > has the price of the book divided over 6 years and each parent > pays his fraction of the overall cost. This past year there are > no new books, so I'm wondering if A) ...See More

Jan 6, 2011

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dee On 12/15/10, Curious wrote: > Did any elementary in Indiana adopt a new > math series last year? We are still using > our old adoption (books are in sorry shape). > We've been told the hold-up is at the state > level, so I am curious to hear from other > IN elementary teachers.

Jan 10, 2011

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