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Report Overview
Summary of Alignment & Usability: SmartNGSS | Science
Science 6-8
The instructional materials reviewed for Newton Learning SmartNGSS Grades 6-8 do not meet expectations for Alignment to NGSS, Gateways 1 and 2. In Gateway 1, the instructional materials do not meet expectations for three-dimensional learning and phenomena and problems drive learning.
6th to 8th
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Alignment (Gateway 1 & 2)
Does Not Meet Expectations
Materials must meet expectations for standards alignment in order to be reviewed for usability. This rating reflects the overall series average.
Usability (Gateway 3)
Not Rated