Students learn information about a subject through “units” like “The Industrial Revolution” and “The Life Cycle of Plants.” Units are made up of lectures, and the students take notes, read textbooks, and respond to questions or solve math problems. The unit might include film clips or presentations with more notes, followed by teacher-led discussions and reviews of the questions, and ultimately a multiple-choice or short-answer final test. Sometimes an essay is assigned. There are quizzes along the way, lots of homework, and students are expected to make flash cards and study. It all
