Elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects such as math and reading.
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- Elementary School Teachers
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What do they typically do
- Communicate with parents about their child's progress
- Plan lessons that teach students subjects like reading and math as well as skills like studying and communicating with others
- Develop and enforce classroom rules to teach children proper behavior
- Grade students' assignments to monitor their progress
- Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state
- Plan and teach lessons to an entire class of students or to smaller groups
- Work with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges
- Test students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and difficulties
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