Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. The debate, however, often overlooks one crucial aspect: What do the students think? Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Rather than relying solely on AI to write their essays, students use these tools to foster critical thinking, inspire creativity, and brainstorm potential topics. One state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all. Far too many states are using these weak tests.

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Essay Exams Testing Reading 279

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Not only do these courses offer students a jump-start on credits once they get to college, but they also equip them with skills like time management, critical thinking and study habits that researchers say encourage them to enroll and stay in college. Some states have eligibility requirements, such as passing a standardized test.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. The debate, however, often overlooks one crucial aspect: What do the students think? Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 111

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Here are some quotes from Michael Bloomberg about testing students , with my annotations in italics… “Many companies (including mine) use tests in hiring.” The hiring ’tests’ for your financial software, data, and media company are multiple choice tests of factual recall and procedural regurgitation? Your thoughts?

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Testing Essay Exams Critical Thinking 107

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Louisa Rosenheck, a research manager at MIT with experience in game design, says the idea is to measure “all the things we say we care about”—like curiosity, creativity and critical thinking—but that traditional assessments miss. “By Teachers are evaluated on those standardized tests. They have high anxiety about it, too.

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Testing Evaluation Gamification Middle School 168

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

This approach stems from concerns about academic integrity, originality, and the potential for AI to undermine the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. For instance, AI might be prohibited during exams or in assignments where personal creativity and original thought are paramount.

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Ethics Instructors Education Academic Integrity 321

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

“Our mission is to embrace AI in our classrooms to enhance student learning; centering student inquiry, student reflection, and critical thinking.” AI-powered diagnostic tools that identify areas for improvement and guide test takers through targeted study sessions.

Intelligence 258

Intelligence Exams Ethics Learning Styles 258

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 144

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2016

Years ago, application meant a comprehensive exam or essay. In today’s educational environment, students are encouraged to apply what they’ve learned, not just on tests, but during multifaceted, multimedia projects that bring relevance to lessons and help students realize how their learning is used every day in the real world.

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STEM Essay Teachers Exams 189

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. About UWorld.

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Exams Critical Thinking Education Hybrid Learning 145

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2019

Outcomes, Testing and Grading Which methods of assessment best measure learning and ability? Are standardized tests a fair gauge for predicting college success? Want to know more about what these students had to say?

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Fairness Education Students Disabilities 166

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In an era consumed with teaching 21st-century soft skills, are games any good at building critical thinking or collaboration skills? Yet even though the school is zoned for a wealthy area of Manhattan, where achievement is highly prized, standardized test scores were nothing special. But what exactly do we learn from them?

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Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Traditionally, Spoon says, grading practices for this course tend to emphasize student performance on a limited number of tests. For example, for a class that’s scheduled for two and a half hours, she makes sure her tests take only one hour. That way, students who need extra time don’t have to approach her to ask.

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Math Quizzes Instructors Students 176

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AI can also generate short content, such as answers to take-home quizzes or un-proctored multiple-choice exams. The media they were interacting with every day added relevance and depth to our critical thinking skills, which enhanced both learning and contemporary work place applications. What are the pros of such uses?

Intelligence 144

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 144

Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2017

The study recognized agency as potentially “…as important an outcome of schooling as the skills we measure with standardized testing.” Learning about things that fascinate them helps them pay closer attention, process more efficiently, and engage in critical thinking. Here are three steps to get you started: 1.

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Exams Testing Students Achievement 122

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2025

Other assessments such as the critical thinking-focused international PISA exam have also indicated declining math abilities. Programs that cant add that time should require math content tests, the report says. The aim is to give teachers a deeper grasp of the content and more practice teaching it.

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Elementary School Elementary School Math Teachers 199

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2022

She tweeted : “In my course on The Holocaust, I gave my students choice between a final project and a final exam. I feel weird about testing them on genocide.” Another resource for further exploration is the Harvard University Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero’s Visible Thinking project.

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Assignments Grades History Ethics 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2020

The SAMR Model (click link for more information) organizes technology as Substitution and Augmentation at a beginning level and Modification and Redefinition at the critical thinking and creativity level. Helping My Daughters Prepare for the ACT Exams. This is great for teachers who offer multiple sections of a particular class.

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Students Critical Thinking Intelligence Questions 159

Faculty Focus

MARCH 14, 2023

to help students focus on, apply, and master critical course content/competenciesWorking together during class in a non-graded and nonjudgmental environment on the most difficult problems and applications, so students can successfully apply item(s) of similar difficulty on assessmentsPractice exams that are as difficult as upcoming exams.

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Syllabus Exams Instructors Assignments 131

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The COVID effect has impacted students’ communication, critical thinking, and motivation. Thus, preparing the next generation of STEM-literate citizens has never been more critical. Teachers’ approach will align with brain-based learning principles , fostering deep understanding and critical thinking.

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Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. But what sets QuizGecko apart is its innovative use of AI.

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Quizzes Gamification Teaching Methods Feedback 148

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Last summer, when I was working for ThinkCERCA, which helps students develop critical thinking skills through reading and writing, the edtech startup was facing a big decision: should it try and break into the lucrative Chinese market? But their story is not a blueprint that will make sense for every company.

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Mobile Devices English Exams Testing 120

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Students are required to work with me if they are on probation due to a course failure, and they are recommended to see me if they fail an exam or are deemed to be at risk for failure. I would also review individual exams with students to determine why they weren’t being successful. 2017; Merritt, 2021; Myles, 2018).

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Coaching Exams Failure Learning Styles 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Students are required to work with me if they are on probation due to a course failure, and they are recommended to see me if they fail an exam or are deemed to be at risk for failure. I would also review individual exams with students to determine why they weren’t being successful. 2017; Merritt, 2021; Myles, 2018).

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Coaching Exams Failure Learning Styles 98

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Examples include standardized tests, final exams, and end-of-course projects, which measure student achievement against predetermined criteria and provide a snapshot of overall learning outcomes. These interactive experiences promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and deeper understanding of concepts.

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Textbooks Metacognitive Skills Education Teaching Methods 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tie-ins: This is an excellent gamified review for semester tests, final exams, or other summative assessments. Thinking Games Time required: Optional Pre-holiday school days are great for supporting school goals surrounding Habits of Mind, problem-solving, and critical thinking with websites that focus on those skills.

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Activities Learning Art Failure 172

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Students feel as if they are not learning anything and that the program isn’t preparing them for the Regents exams they need to pass to graduate. Most importantly, the entire program eliminates much of the human interaction, teacher support, and discussion and debate with our peers that we need in order to improve our critical thinking.

Students 167

Students Learning Disabilities Exams 167

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AI can also generate short content, such as answers to take-home quizzes or un-proctored multiple-choice exams. The media they were interacting with every day added relevance and depth to our critical thinking skills, which enhanced both learning and contemporary work place applications. What are the pros of such uses?

Intelligence 111

Intelligence Plagiarism Quizzes Academic Integrity 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Tie-ins: This is an excellent gamified review for semester tests, final exams, or other summative assessments. Thinking Games. Pre-holiday school days are great for supporting school goals surrounding Habits of Mind, problem-solving, and critical thinking with websites that focus on those skills. Holiday Poll.

Activities 174

Activities Learning Failure Essay 174

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2024

Here are her thoughts on navigating key topics in GCSE Maths: From Fractions to Functions: Navigating Key Topics in GCSE Maths The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams are a major ordeal for students and teachers. The GCSE exam certifies their efforts. Thus, pupils have much to revise ahead of their exams.

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Math Exams Secondary Education Testing 78

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 7, 2018

Taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) has become a right-of-passage for high school students as they leave formal education and enter the next phase of learning. Over seven million will take SAT tests in 2018 in January, March/April, May, June, October, November, or December. Kaplan Test Prep. UWorld SAT Prep. Veritas Prep.

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Exams Learning Styles Testing Questions 90

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Will it be on the test? Nonlinear teaching, on the other hand, offers broader implications for learning because it taps into alternative ways of thinking and higher-level processing (Groves & Vance, 2015); answering questions like: How can I see this problem from a different angle? What comes next?

Teaching 119

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 119

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2018

Garza’s story is well-chronicled, the age-old tale of a principal trying to turn around an impoverished school with failing tests scores. In the center, students preparing for college seek help filling out FAFSA student aid applications and studying for college entrance exams.

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High School High School Exams Schools 121

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills. And those exams–as the learner progresses–will include questions from previous assessments to ensure information is being retained.

Learning 363

Learning Communication Hybrid Learning Languages 363

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Will it be on the test? Nonlinear teaching, on the other hand, offers broader implications for learning because it taps into alternative ways of thinking and higher-level processing (Groves & Vance, 2015); answering questions like: How can I see this problem from a different angle? What comes next?

Teaching 111

Teaching Quizzes Instructors Exams 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

I found myself sitting in a classroom, staring at a test I couldnt answer. This fear intensified in high school, where frequent tests ranked students publicly. In my confusion, I began reading for curiosity rather than exams. No matter how hard I tried, I couldnt recall learning any of the material. Where was my future?

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Grades Social Studies Learning Feedback 104