Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2025

They do try, as Holly Distefano has seen in her middle school English language arts classes. When she poses a question to her seventh graders over her school’s learning platform and watches the live responses roll in, there are times when too many are suspiciously similar. Kids aren’t as sneaky as they think they are.

Assignments 198

Assignments English Teachers Essay 198

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The guide contains examples of how some educators are teaching with ChatGPT, along with a series of frequently-asked questions that may help guide teachers as they seek to strike a balance between accepting AI’s presence and an over-reliance on such tools. You can take these ideas and make them your own.”

Teaching 273

Teaching Quizzes Exams English 273

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

Instead of spending hours grading assignments designed to help students develop these skills, I limit my energy to providing feedback in class as they work and grading the actual assessments–exam, essay, performance task. “I believe I deserve a B in English because I 1) _, 2. _, and 3.” ” It’s a fair question.

Grades 419

Grades Essay Exams English 419

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 4, 2014

This week I was invited to join an ongoing conversation with a small group of English teachers using Voxer. Encourage students to form study groups to prepare for an exam. Connect lab groups outside of the classroom, so they can discuss the results of labs/experiments, ask questions and get support. Facilitate peer feedback.

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Exams Feedback Assignments English 325

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. With more than 75 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully boost student achievement.

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Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

As students work through assignments on the platform, they must answer all questions in a given problem set correctly before proceeding. On Edia, teachers can see every question a student asks the AI coach as they try to complete a problem set. You only learn when youre asking the good questions, Catalano noted. The results?

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Coaching Math Students Assignments 291

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 personalized learning platform.

English 217

English Exams Languages Language 217

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.

English 130

English Art Language Languages 130

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.

Exams 161

Exams Critical Thinking Education Hybrid Learning 161

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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Exams Teachers English Testing 187

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

percent of students reported having a test, quiz, or exam within their first week of school. percent) expect math to be their hardest subject, followed by English (14.7 Teachers, already overburdened with bloated class sizes and punishing schedules, aren’t always around after school hours to answer their students’ questions.

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Essay Schools Ethics Students 280

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2020

Questions like that have fueled a growing trend that goes by the name of “pandemic pods,” “micropods” or “microschools.” Duolingo Passes Its English Test Don’t worry, the pandemic hasn’t shuttered Duolingo’s popular gamified language learning app. In the meantime, the company is inviting people to sponsor pods for families in needs.

English 204

English Exams Testing Languages 204

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2019

Or a football coach may require that parents submit documentation of their kids receiving recent physical exams that confirm they’re eligible for the sport. These barriers can hinder efforts to give updates and ask questions. Teachers can input messages in English and have the app translate them into dozens of languages.

Communication 242

Communication Teachers Languages Language 242

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Texas found itself in need of a way to score exponentially more written responses on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, after a new law mandated that at least 25 percent of questions be open-ended — rather than multiple choice — starting in the 2022-23 school year. 20 years ago as a student.

Fairness 197

Fairness Testing Grades Essay 197

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2020

Name: EduRev HQ: Gurgaon, India Founded: 2017 This startup aims to help students in India between 15 and 23 years old study for a variety of entrance and occupational exams. Users receive access to study groups and a question bank of tens of thousands of questions.

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Exams Coaching Science Testing 180

Edsurge

JULY 28, 2021

Since then, the company has grown and now offers more than 90 courses in 40 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and English, and more regional-specific tongues such as Navajo, Hawaiian, Welsh and Irish Gaelic. But the company’s growth has been helped by another, more recent offering: an English test. million and $15.8 million and $13.5

English 180

English Language Languages Testing 180

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.

Teaching 163

Teaching Exams Textbooks Intelligence 163

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! .

Exams 68

Exams English Math Testing 68

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2024

Having taught and worked with seniors in high school for over half of my career, these questions are always present, rarely asked, and, for me, often remain unanswered. Passing these exams is especially difficult for our students who are recent immigrants and are still learning English.

Multidisciplinary 206

Multidisciplinary Counselling Multiple Choice Questions Exams 206

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 4, 2018

Here are five great websites to prepare you: The classroom is not the only place you can prepare for your IELTS exam. There are many platforms online that offer opportunities for you to prepare for the different stages of the exam: Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening. Stress has been taken out of your IELTS exam prep.

Exams 66

Exams Instructors Testing Quizzes 66

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2016

To the casual observer, the SAT looks the same — questions on math and English, an essay, a set amount of time to finish each question. But the college entrance exam has gotten a makeover. The nearly four-hour exam drops to three hours if students decline the now-optional writing portion.

Exams 124

Exams Essay Testing Writing 124

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2025

.” Personalized, AI-Powered Teacher Support Educators using SIPPS Fifth Edition have access to a brand-new feature: immediate, personalized responses to their implementation questions with CC AI Assistant , a generative AI-powered chatbot. “The boost to their self-esteem when we conference about their exam results is priceless.

Teachers 167

Teachers Exams Reading English 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

With educators duking it out in the so-called “math wars” over the curriculum changes in California — which recommended delaying algebra, a critical juncture in the race to calculus in K-12 — the question rose to the fore this year. Teach it as a language used to describe things and as a tool for real life problem solving.”

STEM 172

STEM Exams Math Languages 172

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. Naturally, everyone has a unique response to this question. Others may have age restrictions, while some are more flexible.

English 78

English Language Languages Education 78

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.,

Exams 217

Exams Intelligence Testing Coaching 217

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. Mark Moulton : Here that whole question is, what does fair mean? EdSurge: What might make a test unfair? That’s an unfair test.

Testing 167

Testing Fairness Multiple Choice Questions Exams 167

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2019

Alexa is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon where users verbally ask questions and the AI responds with an answer. Suguey created a skill that allows English and Spanish-speaking immigrants to get answers to questions related to their rights. For example, users may ask Alexa, “Am I allowed to get my driver’s license?”

Beliefs 167

Beliefs Exams Science STEM 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2023

Learn how to work in a team, ask questions, and do presentations. If you’re unsure, you can take English to boost your writing skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Prepare for college entrance exams College entrance exams enable higher learning institutions to choose the best students to join their colleges.

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Exams High School High School Art 145

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

That might mean juggling students who have test anxiety while supporting others who have varying levels of understanding and comprehension—all while fielding questions from parents and administrators. Students know that a lot is riding on state exams, and inevitably, students who experience test anxiety feel the extreme pressure to do well.

Testing 160

Testing Exams Peer Review Study 160

Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The real question is whether the person is a lifelong learner — someone who can self-learn and adapt when the landscape shifts — and whether they possess the resilience, flexibility and agility to thrive in a world and industry that is constantly evolving. These skills really highlight the skilling revolution we’re facing.

Technology 190

Technology Students Skills Exams 190

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 150

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

The 29-year-old lives in Beijing, where she leads a team at an education company that develops English curriculum for kindergartens and schools across China. For others, the new restrictions have so far mostly raised questions. With their advanced degrees and English-language skills, they represent a selective set of perspectives.

Culture 161

Culture English Exams Cognitive Development 161

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.

Exams 103

Exams Peer Review Testing English 103

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.

English 117

English Exams Schools Learning 117

Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2016

In the past two academic years, Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA), an online state school created by the Idaho Legislature, has taken proactive steps to fix a key problem: losing English Language Learner (ELL) students before high school graduation, and losing them from highly technical and content-driven courses like biology.

Hybrid Courses 81

Hybrid Courses Language Languages English 81

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

We took a holistic approach to the question of how to cultivate the development of social and emotional competencies, and whether successfully integrating and building a culture around SEL into the school really matters. Before the exam, Mr. Bunting leads Jake and his classmates through a stress management technique called, “The Long Exhale.”

Teachers 164

Teachers Exams Schools Students 164

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Over the past weeks, readers have asked us many questions about the impact of the coronavirus on education in many different areas, from admissions to advice for young children, from salaries to student privacy and whether school closures actually work. Tony Wan (March 16, 2020) General Questions Should schools close?

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Schools Disabilities Exams Distance Learning 173