Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

When a public school system in the San Francisco Bay Area explored replacing traditional grading practices with a form of “standards-based grading system” meant to eliminate bias, it sparked widespread opposition from parents. This school system is hardly alone in drawing controversy over changes to grading systems.

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Grades Assignments Schools Testing 214

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Who decided that grading and assessment should be the exclusive responsibility of teachers? Self-assessment shifts the focus from a grade-centric perspective to a learning-centric one. When teachers grade these exercises, it creates anxiety among students still grappling with new concepts or skills.

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Evaluation Assignments Failure Discussions 426

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

And the way the grading system in education works has long bothered him. The student knew the material, but she just wasn’t a good test-taker. Her score on that exam was so low, in fact, that she realized she had no chance to get an A in the course, no matter how well she might do on future tests and assignments.

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Grades Exams Feedback Testing 194

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Barriers to Effective Transfer and Application of Learning Assigning the same task to all students without offering any choices can significantly hinder the effective transfer and application of learning. Can you suggest engaging activities for my grade class focusing on ? These skills will serve them long after they leave school.

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History Art Essay Physical Education 380

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It has been estimated that college students across the globe devote in excess of a billion hours per year to “disposable” assignments (Wiley, 2016). Moving from essential to “renewable” assignments means that the students see the tasks as sufficiently meaningful to be kept and even passed on to others. What a waste!

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Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues. Set aside time each week for an individual chat with your students. Call them by name and engage them in a conversation that matters to them. Use this time to really get to know the student. Show you are interested in their world.

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STEM Assignments Testing Discussions 347

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2021

This is not a time for discussions of missing assignments, test grades, or behavior issues. Set aside time each week for an individual chat with your students. Call them by name and engage them in a conversation that matters to them. Use this time to really get to know the student. Show you are interested in their world.

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Teaching STEM Assignments Testing 342

eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Teachers find AI tools that grade assignments, create lesson plans, and offer personalized student support. Some AI assistants grade papers, while others spot students who might need extra help. When papers need grading or test scores need tracking, AI steps in. Will AI replace teachers?

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Teaching Ethics Education Teaching Methods 328

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

At a time when more colleges and universities are taking tentative steps away from standardized tests , ACT is not only recognizing the threat, but urging caution. Last year, the number of ACT test takers declined 22 percent, even as the number of test optional schools grew to include a slew of public state school systems.

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Grades Testing Interdisciplinary STEM 156

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

You can create quizzes for the books your students are reading and assign collections to your students. Vooks : Vooks is a wonderful resource for the PK-2 grade teacher. For the primary grades it has read aloud stories with lessons provided to go with the story. I have been able to use it at every level I have taught.

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Elementary School Elementary School Schools Quizzes 339

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2018

Every few years, new research comes out arguing the merits or pitfalls of assigning homework. Generally, I think that any teacher could make the case for or against assigning homework, depending on the circumstance. I assign homework every night in my class, except for the weekends; that time is for family. My homework past.

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Assignments Failure Math Motivation 270

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Because the tool can assist with assignments like generating essays from prompts, students quickly integrated these technologies into the classroom. While the use of AI in education remains controversial, it is clear that it is here to stay and, if anything, is rapidly evolving.

Motivation 332

Motivation Essay Learning Beliefs 332

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

In the past, limited-English or non-English households may have struggled with understanding assignments, feedback, or grading. As with content, most assessments and standardized tests are simply translated directly from English into another language. Take today’s state standardized tests as an example.

English 312

English Education Language Languages 312

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A first-year seminar provides a perfect structure for this assignment, but it could be used in a variety of courses. In this first-year seminar course students get the usual instruction on learning strategies, but more importantly they complete an assignment in the seminar called a Strategy Project Assignment.

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Exams Assignments Study Evaluation 105

eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2025

Unlike traditional tests, Wakelet empowers students to demonstrate understanding in a personalized and reflective way. Reviewing their collections provides a richer, more comprehensive view of their understanding than a standard test would. It also facilitates peer and teacher feedback, making assessment a more collaborative process.

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Evaluation Quizzes Critical Thinking Feedback 287

eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The company has gathered all the complexities of internet safety and distilled them into engaging, well-tested, curriculum-aligned, and beautifully structured lesson plans (created by teachers) for grades K–8. Cyber Legends also comes with tons of free resources to help teachers, parents, and children.

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Mobile Devices Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Students 320

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

history teacher Travis Malekpour hesitated assigning his students work in the classroom that required a computer. Three years later, Malekpour, who teaches in Queens, doesn’t think twice about assigning and grading in-class work that requires a device. Before the pandemic, U.S. He knew not every student had a laptop or tablet.

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Accessibility Teachers History Instructors 266

eSchool News

JULY 14, 2023

My PowerSchool Family, the first release of the My PowerSchool experiences, will be available in the fall, allowing families and educators to share one source of information, including grades, attendance, assignments, calendar, completed and in-progress forms, behavior, and fees, in a seamless experience. “My

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Assignments Grades Special Education Testing 246

eSchool News

MAY 24, 2021

The learning systems are intended for specialized learning units covering preschool to grade 12. After the district’s dedicated IT department tested the Osmo for Schools’ products to make sure they are safe and ensure privacy, she and others began testing Osmo out. “We

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Grades Disabilities Schools Learning 154

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2019

I like to keep parents in the loop at all times, so each day I send out updates about upcoming tests, attach study guides, or include a monthly calendar with upcoming events. We have a grade-level Facebook page where we post updates and pictures from our classroom. Parents are at the center of a child’s academic success.

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Failure Communication Assignments Study 277

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2024

Here’s what educators have to say about the 2023-2024 school year: Improving engagement and test scores with phenomena-based curricula April Pence, Edison High School Last year was my first time using phenomena-based units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in chemistry. Learning can happen in many ways!

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Education Schools Math Science 312

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Beginning Add literature/resources from neurodivergent, disabled, and diverse authors to assigned course readings and class activities. Provide multiple sources and access points for assignment requirements and expectations (written descriptions, presentations, instructional videos, examples, rubrics).

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Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 97

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 138

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Students are assigned a tech-integrated project and are faced with limited resources and inadequate workspaces to use the latest tools. It’s no surprise that many teachers are hesitant to assign project-based and technology-integrated lessons knowing that the physical state of the building doesn’t support their efforts.

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Teachers Students Assignments Communication 280

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2019

Even though many of the ideas in this article have been created for a language classroom, most of them will work for any subject or grade level. Quizizz – I love this tool the best because it tests accuracy instead of speed. Some teachers use Tic Tac Toe sheets for weekly homework assignments. Play games. Scavenger hunts.

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Middle School Middle School Learning Languages 279

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2022

Instead, he crafted an entirely new curriculum that he felt would better resonate with students, a series of reading and writing assignments that looked at the stages of grief. “I Studies show that the pandemic caused a drop in test scores in reading and math, with the students who were already struggling showing the largest declines.

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Education Assignments Testing Study 211

Faculty Focus

MAY 29, 2025

After 13 years of testing higher-order active learning modalities in the classroom, collecting data, building a database, and analyzing student learning results in bi-annual principles of marketing classes, my colleague and I saw two important results emerge.

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Student Engagement Syllabus Learning Students 81

eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

Real-time data can help teachers do this earlier and more effectively–without waiting for a quiz or test–and then take action accordingly. Throughout the 2022–2023 school year, Moring’s students used practice sessions as part of their unit reviews, state assessment preparation, and homework assignments.

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Education Students Assignments Accessibility 286

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

ESL students won’t be able to succeed at school or college if they can’t use the language well enough: Their grades and overall subject knowledge will suffer. ESL students need stellar writing skills to pass exams and language tests or enter the university. Above-average writing skills are a must here to succeed.

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Writing Skills Essay Language 286

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

She would read a chapter or two out loud during class and later we would read independently until it was time to take a test or write a report on what we learned. I was an avid reader who read well above grade-level, but even I didn’t like to read the books that were forced on me.

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English Middle School Middle School Reading 258

Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

I found myself sitting in a classroom, staring at a test I couldnt answer. In my mind, the purpose of learning was to get good grades. Grades were everythingsymbols of success and a source of validation. This fear intensified in high school, where frequent tests ranked students publicly. Where was my future?

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Grades Social Studies Learning Feedback 101

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Typically, information presented to students is either qualitative or too broad, such as during parent-teacher conferences or through course grades. These forms of feedback often focus on assignments and homework prior to college, where feedback becomes scarce. Students seek comprehensive understanding and application of knowledge.

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Multiple Choice Questions Feedback Students History 277

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2019

As the school year winds down, tests and final projects are looming. Multimedia presentation tools can reduce student anxiety by encouraging a creative approach that not only builds design and tech skills but also can turn an intimidating final assignment into a fun experience. Grades: 2–12. Grades: 3–12. Grades: 6–12.

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Languages Language Elementary School Elementary School 270

eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2022

Even the best math teachers have had students who ace the chapter tests just to go on and struggle with that same content on the final exam—or students who have a hard time grasping more advanced concepts because they’ve forgotten the foundational learning that came before.

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Math Exams Assignments High School 255

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

The material feels irrelevant or unvaluable to students One of the primary reasons students cheat is that they dont perceive the material being tested as valuable or relevant to their lives. Do you support student use of AI in school and/or for assignments? They may view learning as a means to an end, rather than a valuable process.

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Academic Integrity Failure Culture Students 213

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2025

Weve made progress by moving away from grading on a curve, recognizing that learning isnt a competition. One student may be an incredible public speaker but may wrestle with written assignments. We have made real headway by moving beyond grading on the curve. But we havent gone far enough.

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Failure Math Achievement Beliefs 317

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The basic steps of design thinking are empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test (Interaction Design Foundation, 2016). The goal is for students to lead with empathy to identify and define a problem, then develop a realistic solution to that problem that can be tested and refined through feedback.

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Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 306