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.” They begin with a claim.

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. Gather reading samples from students to evaluate their reading level and share with parents. Create discussion groups up to 5 students.

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Exams Feedback Assignments English 324

Edsurge

MARCH 3, 2020

MyBuddy, an artificial intelligence-powered English tutoring app, features a friendly robot that guides children through speaking exercises. Similar to MyBuddy, Edwin offers an app for English language learners, which featured a chatbot that users can communicate with. will become the brand for the combined entity.

English 158

English Languages Language Exams 158

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.

Language 241

Language Languages Exams English 241

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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Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. ESL students need stellar writing skills to pass exams and language tests or enter the university. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

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Writing Skills Essay Language 286

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2017

Certain teacher professional development could have a positive impact on academic writing by English learners in grades 7-12, according to a study from the University of California, Irvine. The high school exit exam – since suspended – gauges California students’ competency in reading, writing and mathematics.

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Writing Exams Essay Students 210

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Pro-censorship groups do not represent the vast majority of parents or guardians in their beliefs about librarians, reading, education, and civil society.” One state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all. More than 50 years of research has illuminated the most effective way to teach children to read.

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Essay Exams Testing Reading 287

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 219

English Exams Languages Language 219

Edsurge

JANUARY 18, 2024

A typical situation is that you are speaking the Spanish language at home, and then English in the school setting, and that's something that sometimes is seen as the de facto,” Gauna says. In Texas , where roughly 40 percent of residents are Hispanic, nearly 1 million students in public schools are English learners who speak Spanish at home.

English 215

English Languages Language Teachers 215

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

On Edia’s platform, an AI coach reads students’ work and gives them personalized feedback based on their mistakes so they can think about their answers, try again, and master concepts. Kids who have just arrived or who are just learning their first English words can use their home languages, and thats helpful. The results?

Coaching 297

Coaching Math Students Assignments 297

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A student teacher in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s early childhood program, Esme had failed the Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test, known as WFORT, for the second time, with graduation only a month away. Students must pay for and pass this exam to receive their teaching license.

Exams 178

Exams Teachers English Testing 178

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

The new programs also have increased training for leading special student populations, including students with disabilities, English language learners and early childhood students. that would use a technology-based language development and literacy program to English language learners (ELLs) in grades K-6.Approximately Read more.

Teaching 186

Teaching Exams Disabilities Learning 186

eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2024

An Interactive Program Rich in Educational Content Experience AI offers a series of six lessons and additional educational resources in French and English, which are tailored to high school teaching and enable students to explore the basics of AI, understand its practical applications and acquire essential AI and computational thinking skills.

Intelligence 258

Intelligence Exams Ethics Learning Styles 258

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 Many are already feeling the pressures that come with it, particularly the load of homework and studying. In a survey conducted on Brainly.com on August 21, 2024, 60.5

Essay 286

Essay Ethics Schools Students 286

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2018

She’d read my articles about preparing for SAT/ACTs and had a story of her own detailing how she helped her children prepare for their ACT. 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.

Exams 79

Exams English Math Testing 79

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2025

Now in a new fifth edition, this research-based program accelerates mastery of vital foundational reading skills for both new and striving readers. Aligned with the science of reading, SIPPS provides explicit, systematic instruction in phonological awareness, spelling-sound correspondences, and high-frequency words.

Teachers 175

Teachers Exams Reading English 175

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 162

Teaching Exams Textbooks Intelligence 162

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.

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Exams Instructors Testing Quizzes 74

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Officials have said that the auto-scoring system will save the state millions of dollars that otherwise would have been spent on contractors hired to read and score written responses — with only 2,000 scorers needed this spring compared to 6,000 at the same time last year. Using technology to score essays is nothing new.

Fairness 189

Fairness Testing Grades Essay 189

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.,”

Language 149

Language Languages English Exams 149

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. This is the fourth language I am learning, and I am now able to read in Spanish—for the most part. million and $15.8

English 171

English Languages Language Testing 171

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.

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Exams Essay Writing Testing 126

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Read our blog to learn about our research, as well as approaches that help students get the most out of their online practice. Students know that a lot is riding on state exams, and inevitably, students who experience test anxiety feel the extreme pressure to do well. Three Classroom Strategies to Support English Language Learners.

Testing 160

Testing Exams Peer Review Study 160

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.

English 78

English Language Languages Education 78

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.

Testing 152

Testing Teachers Math Essay 152

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This article is part of the upcoming guide, What Does Reading Well Look Like? One of the most impactful activities from my Master’s coursework in secondary English education was a reader biography. I struggled from an early age with comprehension and performed below the average on national reading exams.

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Exams English Students Assignments 131

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

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2023

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. You can also take foreign languages, social studies, and arts.

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Exams High School High School Art 146

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Another paid offering, an English proficiency exam for higher-ed admissions, has seen a 15-times growth in the number of test takers this year, with countries like India driving this business. According to a company official, Duolingo currently has around 40 million monthly active users, and over 1 million subscribers who pay $6.99

Exams 178

Exams Languages Language Instructors 178

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. With their advanced degrees and English-language skills, they represent a selective set of perspectives. Other observers read between the lines and discern another motivation.

Culture 156

Culture English Exams Cognitive Development 156

Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

This information, which often includes data such as graduation rates, student attendance, the number of suspensions and how students from different demographic backgrounds perform on subjects like reading and math, is particularly important for parents in Spanish-speaking communities like Diaz. Maribel Coreas, a parent in northern California.

English 116

English Exams Schools Languages 116

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Though everyone involved in the initiative had read the same research and case studies, “when we sat at the table, we couldn’t figure out how to talk about it,” Watkins says. The district looked at the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) math and reading scores as one method for measuring success.

Learning 167

Learning Math Elementary School Elementary School 167

Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2018

For example, is only their child reading below grade-level or are a majority of the students? With better understanding, they can take action — invest in a tutor if the problem is isolated, for example, or demand that their district spend more on reading programs if the issue is widespread. 126 on the waiting list.

Local Government 134

Local Government Schools English Exams 134

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.

Academic Integrity 137

Academic Integrity Writing Syllabus Exams 137

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Districts will increasingly recognize that traditional parent communication methods are insufficient, especially for English Language Learners and families requiring additional support. Schools will need to prioritize integrated approaches that combine science instruction with math and reading to accelerate progress across multiple subjects.

Learning 321

Learning Students Critical Thinking Math 321

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? ThinkCERCA is definitely not the first U.S. company that has eyed Asia as the next big market.

Mobile Devices 119

Mobile Devices English Exams Testing 119