U.S. textbooks are about twice the size of textbooks in other countries. Make time for math and science. Larry Suter, of the National Science Foundation, said 38 percent of the U.S. classes had interruptions. Encourage teachers to combine direct instruction with inquiry-based learning. Research indicates inquiry-based learning should be balanced with direct instruction.
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