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  • Bates Middle School
  • Sumter, SC
  • Nearly all 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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The items such as crayons and highlighters will be used to highlight the main points in various reading materials as well designing authentic projects. The games will be used to increase team-working and problem-solving skills that students will build upon with weekly learning objectives. Signs will help students understand and relate visual ques and signs they will experience on the job, in society, and in their chosen professions. The open sign will simulate a classroom as a business in order to maintain "Professionalism" in the classroom. I am hoping to bring the working environment to the classroom for a real-world experience.

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The items such as crayons and highlighters will be used to highlight the main points in various reading materials as well designing authentic projects. The games will be used to increase team-working and problem-solving skills that students will build upon with weekly learning objectives. Signs will help students understand and relate visual ques and signs they will experience on the job, in society, and in their chosen professions. The open sign will simulate a classroom as a business in order to maintain "Professionalism" in the classroom. I am hoping to bring the working environment to the classroom for a real-world experience.

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