1. It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. – John Wooden Looking Ahead: Making Changes to Master the Eligible Content (which is MOST of our Language Arts and Math curricula)
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7. Summary: Understanding the eligible content forwards and backwards means you can plan for more effective teaching, practicing, and assessing to help students master the majority of the curriculum.
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47. Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. – John Wooden
![West Allegheny Language Arts & Math Curriculum ,[object Object],Other Some of that “other” curriculum is taught after the PSSA tests because it does not have an effect on student performance i.e . long division (4 th grade). Other parts of the curriculum aid in student success i.e. mastering math facts, applying before/during/after reading strategies, building fluency and need to be modeled and mastered though they aren’t listed in the eligible content.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)