Folder: Student Engagement

Grade Level: Secondary (6-12)

Overview:
The National Essential Skills Study asks participants to identify what they believe are the 20 to 30 most important topics in each of four subject areas:
English language arts
mathematics
science
social studies
The topics compiled for each content area were adapted from national standards as identified by the National Council of Teachers of English, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Research Council, and the National Council for the Social Studies, and from various state standards. All topics were reviewed by teams of subject-specialist teachers. In all, 50 English language arts, 70 mathematics, 85 science, and 60 social studies topics were identified for incorporation in NESS