As a proud graduate of Lakeshore High School, I must say I have never had the opportunity to experience block scheduling for myself.  I can only go on what other people say about it.  There seem to be many issues, both negative and positive to consider.  I believe that more schools should try block scheduling.  Yes, there are some details to be worked out, but in the long run I think it would be more benficial to students.  I remember back to my high school days in Physics and Chemistry labs, we would always be pushed for time.  In block scheduling students have more time to think and reflect on the information, and the teacher has more time to present the information instead of cramming it into a 50 minute time frame.  My reason for agreeing with block scheduling is because, there were many classes that i wished i could of had more time in.  Whether it was to learn more or just to ask the instructor some questions about my homework.  I did not find any test scores to back up my opinion, but I believe block scheduling to be a positive way and possibly a more effective way to conduct schooling.
 
 

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