"All schools to remain closed through the end of current school year. Schools will, though, have to continue providing instruction remotely.”
What does “instruction” mean?
Teaching
Work
Exercise
Employment
“All schools to remain closed through the end of current school year. Schools will, though, have to continue providing instruction remotely.”
What does “remotely” mean?
Mandatory
From a distance
Free
From school
“On March 19, Gov. Eric Holcomb directed schools to close through at least May 1, but called the potential for students to return a ‘miracle.’”
What is Governor Holcomb calling a “miracle”?
The idea that schools might re-open for the end of the school year.
How quickly the coronavirus spread.
The money it takes to provide food for school children.
“More than 3,000 people in Indiana have tested positive for the coronavirus.”
What does “tested positive” mean?
It is official they have COVID19
It is official they don’t have COVID19
It is more-than-likely they have COVID19
It is not certain they have COVID19
At the time of this article, how many states have closed their schools for the remainder of the school year?
5
11
15
31
“So, while the announcement wasn't necessarily a surprise for most families, it was heard with mixed emotions.”
What does “mixed emotions” mean?
Trying to decide which feeling is the strongest.
Trying your best to feel all of the feelings at 1 time.
Having many different feelings about 1 situation.
What is “remote learning”?
Free education
Learning only from the internet
Education from a distance
Learning how to teach
“The closure means kids will finish this school year from their homes, learning through virtual classrooms or other means – like paper packets.”
What is a “virtual classroom”?
Web-based education (“web”= internet)
Also known as e-learning
Classroom instruction on the internet
All of the above
“The closure means kids will finish this school year from their homes, learning through virtual classrooms or other means – like paper packets.”
According to this quote, what best describes “paper packets”?
A notebook
Classroom lessons and activities on the internet.
Classroom lessons and activities printed out on paper.
A pile of blank paper
“The closure of schools means the cancellation of many milestones, from prom and high school graduations to end-of-year field trips.“
What are “milestones”?
Special events that only happen once in your lifetime.
Normal school-related activities.
Special events that happen when you’re a child.
“Jason Mueller, a physical education teacher at Walnut Grove Elementary School.”
What is “physical education”?
Art class
Gym class
Music class
Library
Even with virtual learning, most school districts will NOT complete a FULL instructional year.
True
False
In a normal school year, how many instructional days are required for each school?
160
180
200
280
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, how many instructional days are required for Indiana schools this year?
160
180
200
260
Standardized tests (ex. ISTEP, ILEARN, IREAD) will still be required for students to take this Spring.
True
False
“That has allowed school districts to offer grab-and-go meals to kids.”
What does “grab-and-go” mean?