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  • Mertarvik Pioneer School
  • Newtok, AK
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Students at the Mertarvik Pioneer School are bilingual students who primary first language is Yugtun. Students are also visual learners who need exposure to content in multiple ways. Students need skills practice and the tools to do this effectively. Mathematical concepts and sight words are engrained with memorization of facts and concepts. Students need to be able to practice and visualize concept. The use of flash cards and puzzles will give them the practice they need. Also, due to the size of the school, students are grouped in multigrade classroom. By having additional independent resources, students can take ownership of their learning.

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Students at the Mertarvik Pioneer School are bilingual students who primary first language is Yugtun. Students are also visual learners who need exposure to content in multiple ways. Students need skills practice and the tools to do this effectively. Mathematical concepts and sight words are engrained with memorization of facts and concepts. Students need to be able to practice and visualize concept. The use of flash cards and puzzles will give them the practice they need. Also, due to the size of the school, students are grouped in multigrade classroom. By having additional independent resources, students can take ownership of their learning.

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