Ron Berger - The Quality of Student Work

Ron Berger - The Quality of Student Work

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9th - 10th Grade

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Ron Berger, chief academic officer for EL Education, discusses the importance of focusing on the quality of student work rather than standardized test scores. He emphasizes creating meaningful, beautiful work across various disciplines and shares examples of impactful student projects. Berger highlights the success of schools in low-income communities where students achieve high graduation and college acceptance rates. His work aims to inspire schools nationwide to adopt this approach, fostering a sense of mission and contribution among students.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of EL Education according to Ron Berger?

Standardized test scores

Quality of student work

School infrastructure

Teacher evaluations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Ron Berger define 'beautiful work'?

Work that is aesthetically pleasing

Work that is mathematically accurate

Work that is meaningful and impactful across various fields

Work that is completed quickly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did students in Dubuque, Iowa, do to honor World War II veterans?

Organized a parade

Created a documentary film

Published a book of oral histories

Built a memorial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which community did students in Portland, Maine, focus on for their project?

Environmental activists

Healthcare workers

Civil rights movement heroes

Local artists

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the goal of the student project in Chicago?

To promote local businesses

To create a day of peace and end gun violence

To improve school facilities

To organize a city-wide sports event

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did meaningful work have on students in low-income communities?

Increased dropout rates

Higher college acceptance rates

Lower academic performance

Decreased community involvement

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Ron Berger's current focus in his educational work?

Building new schools

Developing new teaching methods

Spreading the idea of meaningful student work

Improving standardized testing