While the new iPhone and iPad grab all the headlines, students heading to class this fall might benefit most from lesser-known, less expensive tech tools, and the bells and whistles that make those hot gadgets useful.

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When a class is ready to move on to a new concept, all students move on, regardless of how many have mastered the previous concept (even if it is a prerequisite for learning what is next).

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"We have to explain to all the students that it has happened in London, but it could happen in Paris, New York or anywhere else in the world, " he said.

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The new school intends to cater for students from all backgrounds, with 50% of places prioritised for non-Sikh students.

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Some also expressed concern that not all students will have the necessary skills to take the exam on computer, and the new GED test won't be offered on paper.

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Developers say the new version is needed because nearly all states are adopting tougher math and reading standards to ensure students are prepared for college and careers.

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