eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

We must act to ensure that children, youth and adults are receiving the literacy education that enables middle-skills workers—those who need more than a high school diploma but less than a college degree—to achieve success. Meanwhile, a 2020 study found a significant connection between average yearly income and average reading levels.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Ending the year on a strong note not only celebrates the achievements of students and staff but also sets the stage for a successful transition into the next academic year. Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Our mastery of each topic is reinforced multiple times: after learning about the topic, we do homework involving it, take a quiz the next day, then prepare for said topic to appear in the final exam. Spaced repetition visual from Achievable. But where it gets more interesting is having the ability to optimize when you study.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

CLEPs assess college-level knowledge and passing scores on the exams are accepted as credit at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. I took two CLEP exams, and the credits I earned saved me time and money as I worked toward my degree. History I CLEP exam into my existing classes, instead of treating it as a separate task.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Effective feedback is vital for several reasons, allowing for students to adopt new study strategies, identify weaknesses, and chart development over time. For instance, knowing that a student struggles with the concept of ATP in mitochondria allows for focused study on that topic.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A study of public schools in Texas found that those using IXL Math or IXL English Language Arts outperformed other schools on STAAR exams by as much as 11 percentile points in math, 17 percentile points in reading and 8 percentile points in writing. IXL’s TEKS alignment has been independently reviewed by Learning List.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has ideas on those skills that will not only serve you well in your academics but beyond: 4 Highly Important Study Skills to Develop During College and Beyond We spend a lifetime learning, so it makes sense to develop a few study skills that will make our lives easier.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Harvard introduced the SAT ® Exam to identify talented students nationwide, breaking regional biases and creating opportunities for working-class students. Recent changes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic , such as transitioning to digital exams and increasing testing locations and dates, aim to support equity.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2015

The program, we felt, enabled our educators to integrate technology into our classrooms and gain access to the resources they need to assist students in engaging in higher order thinking to achieve deep understanding and mastery of math skills and concepts that are at the heart of the Common Core. It’s an approach that seems to be working.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

“TeachTap is a game-changer for students preparing for AP exams and studying high school courses. By combining the power of AI with an incredibly engaging user experience, we’ve created a learning tool that makes studying not only effective but also fun,” said LearnWith.AI Chief Product Officer Phil Hewinson.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Well, according to state science exams, my students consistently score higher than other science classes in my district. Indeed, since my first year in the classroom I’ve used a project-based model with my science and social studies classes. Students can also earn extra money through academic achievements and good behavior.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2016

But unlike last week’s Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) results , which showed improvement in science and math for fourth and eighth grade students in the U.S., First administered by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2000, this just-released 2015 study showed that U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Howard Street Charter School in Salem, Oregon, is a project-based institution that pushes students to achieve excellence in all areas of study. Howard Street Charter School is no stranger to academic success and had already achieved curricular excellence with passing rates above the state average. And 52% got exceeding scores.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2019

The fact that more candidates fail their professional exams on their first attempt (54 percent) than pass them suggests a lack of adequate preparation and lies in stark comparison to other professions–nursing, for example, achieves an 85 percent first-time pass rate, according to the report.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Develop career and technical education pathways Offer a career and technical education (CTE) program of study–a progression of industry-focused classes that create accessible pathways for students to gain the skills needed for college and career success–that introduces students to the teaching industry.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Through this partnership, all 33 schools in the district will use IXL to supplement math, English language arts, science and social studies instruction. Under the MIZ program, there are 20 districts implementing IXL to boost achievement for students in pre-K through 8th grade.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2018

But one possible explanation could be that the lower-skilled learners were simply repeating those QuizMe activities over and over again until they were able to achieve a relatively high score even without fully mastering the concepts. The MyLab Math report is one of 12 efficacy studies the company released about one month ago.

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Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2018

When the Opt-Out movement gained traction in 2015, more than 20 percent of New York students (about 200,000) in grades 3 through 8 declined to take state standardized exams, a statistic that raised questions about the future of such testing. Help or Hindrance? That is what we are working towards,” Gorin explains.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

And studies have shown that more than two hours of daily homework can be counterproductive , yet many teachers assign more. Indeed, a meta-analysis of research on this issue found a correlation between homework and achievement. Does homework cause achievement or do high achievers do more homework?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Here is one way teachers can use AI tools to curate an entire class’s flow, its study materials, and practice tests without the aid of an army of teaching assistants. Teachers can use AI-powered tools like MagicSchool.ai , ChatGPT , and Chatterbot AI to create quizzes and exams that align with their course materials.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Government and Politics and AP Environmental Science exams. cities they scored 8 percentage points higher, and in year two of the study they scored 10 percentage points higher – and they were more likely to earn a qualifying score of 3 or above which could increase their chance of receiving college credit and saving on tuition.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 29, 2024

Effective time management will not only lead to success in achieving your goals, but also help you maintain your mental well-being. However, unfortunately, we usually can’t achieve this because of not having enough time or not organizing our schedules properly. So, let’s learn more about it from the Ask a Tech Teacher team.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Testing can help students better retain and recall what they studied, not only for the final exam, but as part of their overall educational development. This is the “testing effect,” or the phenomenon where taking a quiz can enhance later retention of studied materials, and its effectiveness has been demonstrated many times over.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Well, according to state science exams, my students consistently score higher than other science classes in my district. Indeed, since my first year in the classroom I’ve used a project-based model with my science and social studies classes. Students can also earn extra money through academic achievements and good behavior.

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Testing Exams Social Studies Science 219

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

UWorld , the worldwide leader in online learning to prepare for high-stakes exams, today announced the launch of AP ® (Advanced Placement ® ) Learning Tools , a new College Readiness solution to help educators enhance instruction, improve student performance, and effectively prepare for AP exams. Pemmasani, M.D., About UWorld.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Founded in 1947, ETS has a hand in many of the world’s most commonly taken exams. It administers the NAEP and PISA tests, which are commonly used as benchmarks for measuring educational achievement. ETS also develops and delivers the GRE for graduate admissions and TOEFL, an English proficiency exam for non-native speakers.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But following that, I decided to take three years and immerse myself in the study of social capital research for my doctoral dissertation. Having conducted much more research, including my own mixed-method study, I’m more convinced than ever: Schools need to focus more on social capital development. Here’s a taste of why — and how.

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Skills Schools Motivation Study 213

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Edmentum was honored to have Marzano Research peer review a research project we conducted for our classroom practice and assessment program, Study Island; Marzano confirmed the effectiveness of using Study Island for online practice. Ace the Test with Study Island. Study Island New Game-Based Group Sessions.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

We are determined to close our achievement gaps and will use the grant to ensure that students have opportunities at home, not just in school.”. The number of missed opportunities adds up when you look at the evenings, weekends, breaks, and the summer. To learn more about the Kajeet Homework Gap Grant program, visit [link].

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2025

By looking at the bigger picture, students can aim for academic achievements, ideate on their personal and professional goals, and set themselves up for a successful future. Research highlights the importance of achieving school-life balance, particularly for students in virtual schools.

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Skills Achievement Motivation Exams 165

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The 25-year-old teacher is herself a student—an apprentice, in fact—and must use that quiet period to crank through some homework, study for an exam, start drafting an essay or take a quiz. You’re making an investment in the staff, in the hopes that you achieve less staff turnover,” she says.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Pandemic-era disruptions have played a role, but so has the broader worry that a reliance on standardized admissions exams may exacerbate disparities among students of different races and income levels. That difference in attitude showed up in the study results. It did not use demographic data. The algorithm worked.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2023

Join a college readiness bootcamp program College readiness bootcamp programs are an excellent way to help learners overcome personal and academic barriers to achieving college success while ensuring a seamless transition into higher learning. You can achieve this by learning how to scrutinize data, make decisions, and handle hypotheses.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2016

Companies, unsurprisingly, are happy to help "prove" their effectiveness by publishing their own studies, sometimes in partnership with third-party research groups, to validate the impact of a product or service. Is your edtech efficacy study up to par? Digital Promise invites edtech developers to share their studies for review.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Other studies show that two-thirds of adolescents on average get up to two hours less sleep than they need for optimal functioning. We recently conducted a new study that used a longitudinal approach to measure the effect of delayed high school start times on students’ sleep, achievement and health — and whether changes persist.

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