eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Students across the country take AP exams in hopes of earning high exam scores that help them opt out of college prerequisites and ultimately save money on tuition. Give students as much practice as possible answering questions that look like the AP exam.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the United States, English is the main language used in classrooms. Schools also tend to rely on spoken communication to teach and written exams to assess learning. All the students’ scores improved after playing the game, and multilingual students performed as well as their English-speaking peers. In the U.S.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The data brief, False Assurances: Many states’ licensure tests don’t signal whether elementary teachers understand reading instruction , provides the most up-to-date analysis on the quality of elementary reading teacher licensure exams being used by each state. Just six exams are rated “strong” and four are rated “acceptable.”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The deal provides 83 elementary schools and 17 high schools with access to IXL’s award-winning program to supplement instruction in math and English language arts. Austin ISD is the fifth-largest school district in Texas and serves a diverse student body. IXL’s TEKS alignment has been independently reviewed by Learning List.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The acquisition of Emmersion deepens IXL Learning’s line of language and literacy products, which include the world-renowned Rosetta Stone , IXL English Language Arts , Vocabulary.com , SpanishDict , inglés.com and Fluencia. Emmersion’s adaptive technology and automated exams are unrivaled,” said Paul Mishkin, CEO of IXL Learning.

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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. The district is home to eight National Blue Ribbon Schools and serves a large bilingual and English language learner population. ” IXL’s impact in Texas.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

This fall, I will return to the classroom for my second year teaching English at Philadelphia’s Excel Academy South , an accelerated high school experience for students seeking a smaller, more personal setting, intensely focused on elevating social skills, emotional wellness, and academic success. . It was about the outside world.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Gaps in foundational knowledge, especially in early grades and exacerbated by continued pandemic-related learning loss, can make advanced topics more difficult to grasp later on. Kids who have just arrived or who are just learning their first English words can use their home languages, and thats helpful. The results?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

“This series of surveys further our knowledge on what libraries are doing right and allows us to see where and how we can advocate for better understanding the roles libraries play in the lives of the average person. Just six exams are rated “strong” and four are rated “acceptable.”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Across the nation, aspiring early childhood teachers are held back by arduous barriers that disproportionately affect people of color as well as low-income and non-native English speaking student teachers. Students must pay for and pass this exam to receive their teaching license. And increase diversity and recruitment efforts.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

— IXL , the personalized learning platform used by more than 13 million students, announced that the Pennsylvania Evidence Resource Center (ERC) has added IXL Math and IXL English Language Arts (ELA) to its list of evidence-based resources. The study investigated hundreds of public schools in Pennsylvania that used IXL Math or IXL ELA.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

Catherine Truitt, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, North Carolina, says: “By equipping educators and students with the knowledge and skills of AI, we are ensuring they are better prepared for their future. This valuable resource can help create policies and practices to responsibly incorporate AI into education.”

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Dozens of states are moving to align their teaching practices with the science of reading, a body of research on how children learn that emphasizes explicit phonics instruction alongside helping students build vocabulary and knowledge about the world. Mississippi students’ growth on national exams has been touted as a “miracle.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2017

When asked what technology he used while learning English, Bryan Estrada fidgeted nervously as he contemplated whether or not he should share a personal story with a stranger. That was the first thing I did to learn English.”. National Assessment of Educational Progress reading exams. There was this girl.,”

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Language Languages English Exams 155

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2019

Mandarin Chinese is challenging on many levels for English speakers,” says H. To put it another way, to gain the same proficiency level in Spanish would require 24 weeks, according to the FSI, whose website includes Mandarin on its list of “super-hard languages” for native English speakers, along with Arabic, Cantonese, Japanese and Korean.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The basic idea of competency-based education, or CBE, is this: What if the way to get a degree or certificate was to prove to a college that you’ve learned the required knowledge and skills. It wouldn’t matter exactly how, or where you learned the knowledge—or competencies. Take] nurses, for example. So it will lay bare.

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Education Exams Knowledge Writing 209

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2018

As spring approaches, my eldest daughter Katherine, now in her junior year, is bracing herself for the upcoming ACT exams, while my youngest, Elizabeth, a sophomore, is getting ready for next year. As for Elizabeth, the exams tap into her love of competition. I think you’ll enjoy her experiences! .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

The pandemic has created urgency to move beyond the status quo, and community-generated portraits of a graduate have swept the nation, highlighting the knowledge and skills many Americans want their young people to possess upon graduation. It’s no longer about relying on traditional exams or a checklist for graduation.

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Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 315

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

We believe that when test day rolls around, students’ scores should reflect their content knowledge—not their ability to decode the test itself. We believe that when test day rolls around, students’ scores should reflect their content knowledge—not their ability to decode the test itself. Assessment For Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2024

Whether they are having trouble getting to grips with core concepts, or they need a little extra assistance with exam prep, there are all sorts of reasons to take this route. Regional Relevance : Tutors need to have knowledge of the particular education system your child is participating in.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Inspiring Journeys of Certified English Language Educators The recent changes in the working environment and the ongoing global economic crisis have brought about significant shifts in people’s lifestyles. Some nations mandate a university degree and/or citizenship from specific English-speaking countries.

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2021

Cofounder Byju Raveendran built a reputation as a compelling and successful tutor, helping students gear up to take India’s Common Admission Test, the entrance exam for the country’s top graduate management schools. which it acquired in August 2020) and eventually including music, fine arts and English to students in the U.S.,

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2024

In our current educational landscape, you have to either receive a traditional high school diploma or pass the General Educational Development exam to access most postsecondary schooling options, including trade schools and community colleges.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Oregon teachers wish they didn’t have to give their students Smarter Balanced English and math tests because the tests take too much time, have confusing directions and are unfair for students who don’t have computers at home or who have inadequate technology at school. A new survey reveals discontent with length, logistics.

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Testing Teachers Math Essay 152

Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Last week, testing provider NWEA—best known for its district-level MAP Growth exams—came out with a bold new claim: The way states give summative assessments is broken. NWEA’s solution, which it calls “through-year assessments,” is to give students shorter exams lasting about 45 minutes per subject in the fall, winter and spring.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We have decomposed knowledge points to the super nano level,” says Li. “We While the student tackles subjects online, the AI generates ongoing analysis of the student’s state of knowledge. He was already using physics knowledge in real life! One son said, ‘Dad, do you know why your luggage suddenly became very heavy?’”

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

For these parents, understanding how local school systems are serving the needs of English Language Learners (ELL) is critical. When students enter middle and high school, proficiency in English can have big consequences. That is frustrating because she has always been part of the English program.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. Teacher knowledge is imperative to move students forward. Educators want something they can implement through knowledge, partnerships, and fidelity.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2018

Moulton has worked in the field for about 15 years with a small family-run company called Educational Data Systems , which makes exams for local districts and high stakes tests for the state of California. They test one trait and one trait only, which is the same for everybody. That’s an unfair test.

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Testing Fairness Multiple Choice Questions Exams 167

Faculty Focus

MAY 9, 2024

As educators and students grapple with what is allowed when using generative AI (GenAI) tools, I have compiled five tips to help you design or redesign academic integrity statements for your syllabus, assignments, exams, and course activities. Write your own GenAI use policies for assignments, exams, or even class activities.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

When it comes to assessing student knowledge levels, data has empowered more schools to choose formative assessments versus summative assessments. . When the learner’s understanding is deep enough, the skills and knowledge transfer to new situations. The evidence gathered should provide information about that transfer.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

In classes like English and History, things are going well. “I Is that really the best way to assess students’ knowledge, in a multiple choice test,” she asks. “I The secondary school’s college advisors are also meeting with students, who, along with their parents, are anxious about upcoming AP exams and other inflexible deadlines.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

We continue to improve in best practices, enhancing our knowledge in how to be highly effective principals, assistant principals and teachers by engaging in professional development and looking at our data on a daily basis. Check out the incredible gains Allendale high school students made in their end of course exams.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Socratic Seminars, a group discussion technique popular in English classes, were turned into Socratic Smackdowns, where students earned points based on how well they structured arguments. But make no mistake: game design is very important for learning. The takeaway?

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Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

That’s unfortunate because there are so many gifted students who just aren’t able to get their knowledge onto the screen, to truly show what they know. In fact, during the first PARCC exam, I was teaching in an affluent, high-performing school. But in my experience, these issues persist across all districts. Move it online.

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