CMP+Pros+and+Cons

Context Learning Honors developmental learning "1 truth but many paths" Many launching off points for investigations Critical Thinking! Recommendations for each grade-sequencing Skills based homework available on CD Goals are clear and transferable Problem solving is rich Great opportunities for writing -leading to proof -also makes it easier for data writing in science labs -"I know this because" -First talk then write Teacher's manuals very supportive || Some students need more scaffolding Not enough prep time Pacing is too fast Exploring "tangants" is rich but time consuming PDF converter software is needed Stories sometimes have nothing for students to connect to. Parent communication is important 3x as hard when "the rules" would keep you engaged Sometimes the rule is hard to find in the context Not enough white space for writing Launches tend to flop ||  ||
 * What Rocks || What Doesn't Rock ||  ||
 * Homework is easy to differentiate (SPED/ELL)