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06.20.08, 08:59 AM NY Schools
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What is second grade like? Would you say teacher or peer group plays a bigger role? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.20.08, 08:59 AM Flag
 

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Depends on the particular class and teacher and school. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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I've heard a lot of people from different schools in different states say that second grade is much less "intense" academically than first and that the kids start figuring out who they are socially. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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^^ God, I hope that's true. First grade was tough. Lots of homework and my dd has to work hard to keep up [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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When my dc went to 2nd, it was the opposite. Very nurturing in K & 1st, started "ramping up" in 2nd and then real academics in 3rd. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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so you would say a strong teacher was critical in second grade? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Not critical. And I'm not sure what you mean by "strong". [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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a gifted teacher [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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lolol - please be kidding [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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A teacher certified in gifted education? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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no< someone with natural teaching ability [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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Um, no. Not critical at all. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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np: I disagree. Good teacher is always a plus and by second grade kids are actually supposed to be learning some real academics. Plus the kids that are behind have last shot to catch up before testing begins. So pretty important. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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i agree with this, based on conversations with BTDTs and my own observations. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.20.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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