School Board Items:
  - Aug 22, 2006 Citizen Comments
  - Sept 13, 2006 District Response (with analysis)
  - Sept 25, 2006 Citizen Comments       

Research:
  - Pittsburgh Teachers Institute
  - Minimal Guidance
  - What Works Clearinghouse

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Sample released items from the 2005 MEAP.

4th grade math, calculator allowed. One point for the correct answer. Three points for following directions. Yes, that does say DRAW A PICTURE! These are 9 year-olds, not Kindergarteners.

6th grade math, calculator allowed. One point for the correct answer. Three points for following directions. This is the only question that has students actually ADD FRACTIONS. These are 11 year-olds.