Chapter 2: Mastery

This chapter was about the difference between knowing information and knowing information completely past the expected knowledge. Chapter two explains that mastery is reached when they can "explain it, interpret it for others or other situations, apply it, acknowledge and explain alternative perspectives on the topic, experience empathy for the topic, and accurately identify and reflect on their own self-knowledge regarding the topic." I was slightly surprised that mastery was added in this book because I have never experienced a teacher who expected ANY of their students to master a specific topic. I very much like the idea of trying to help my kids reach the mastery level. I would like to use the state and regional objectives that are set in place to help the kids learn and master the needed knowledge.