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Public Schools with lesson based chess programs
- Davis Drive Elementary (#1 testing elementary in Wake County 2010)
- Morrisville Elementary (#3 testing elementary in Wake County 2010)
- Brassfield Elementary (#6 testing elementary in Wake County 2010)
- Turner Creek Elementary (#10 testing elementary in Wake County 2010)
- Davis Drive Middle
- Leesville Elementary
- Powell Elementary
- North Forest Pines Elementary
Private and Charter Schools with lesson based chess programs
- Franklin Academy (K-3 and 4-8 grades)
- Thales Apex and Wake Forest
- Cary Academy
- Ravenscroft
- Montessori School of Raleigh (K-5)
- The New School Montessori
- Casa Esperanza Montessori
- Saint Timothy’s
- Endeavor Charter School
2010 ABCs Elementary Schools Results
The ABCs of Public Education is North Carolina’s accountability program which is designed to improve student achievement, reward excellence, and provide assistance to schools that need extra help. The program measures student achievement by a formula that measures student progress from one year to the next.
At the elementary level, the formula takes into account scores on reading, science, and mathematics.
| Rank | School | Test Score | |
| 1 | Davis Drive Elementary | 96.1 | Chess Program 5+ Years |
| 2 | Mills Park Elementary | 92.6 | |
| 3 | Morrisville Elementary | 91.8 | Chess Program 5+ Years |
| 4 | Highcroft Drive Elementary | 91.8 | |
| 5 | Cedar Fork Elementary | 91.7 | |
| 6 | Brassfield Elementary | 89.3 | Chess Program 1 Year |
| 7 | Dillard Drive Elementary | 89.2 | |
| 8 | Adams Elementary | 89.1 | |
| 9 | Salem Elementary | 88.9 | |
| 10 | Turner Creek Elementary | 88.8 | Chess Program 2+ Years |
Source for Test Results: www.wcpss.net
Where to Buy Chess Supplies
Chess Supplies We Recommend
- 0130 Heavy Tournament Chess Pieces with 3 3/4″ King $6.64
- 0201 Quality Vinyl Chess Board – 20″ – Forest Green $4.74
- 0314 Perfect-Fit Chess Pieces Bag – Black $3.32
SUBTOTAL: $14.70 for a complete set.
Demo Board for the Instructor
0861 Complete 36″ Demo Chess Board with Clear Pieces, Bag and Tripod – Blue $65.99
Instruction Ideas
There are lots of places to find good instruction on how to teach the curriculum.
- Wikipedia is a great free spot for info and ideas.
- The Chess Magnet School Online is free for 30 days.
- We can help train a coach or two in person.
- Amazon.com is the best price for any chess books. USCF Rules of Chess
- We created a workbook to check understanding.
- USCF – United State Chess Federation