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Teachers say longer blocks let 4th–5th graders dig deeper into math, science and writing
Summary
Elementary teachers told the board that moving fourth- and fifth-grade classes from 60-minute to 80–90-minute instructional blocks has allowed more small-group instruction, hands-on science, coding and repeated lessons for mastery, though they flagged scheduling and conference logistics as ongoing challenges.
A fourth-grade math teacher and other elementary instructors told the Gettysburg Area School District board that department-style scheduling for fourth and fifth grades has given teachers more time for differentiated instruction and progress monitoring.
"Since we went from a 60 minute block to more of an 80 or 90 minute block with this, we are able to fit in a lot more support and differentiation," said a fourth-grade math teacher, describing how the longer block has made space for small groups and curriculum activities that were previously…
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