Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Since passing a test isn’t necessarily representative of student growth, it is also our responsibility to seek out alternative methods for gauging growth that may not be demonstrated on a state exam. Image Credit: Farhat Ahmad Tanked Motivation Leads to Apathy Most of our students struggle with low engagement.

Testing 133

Testing Exams Essay Ethics 133

Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2019

by Jacquelyn Whiting When a group of tenth graders turned in essays using politically slanted sources, media specialist Jacquline Whiting knew it was time for a lesson on the dangers of bias confirmation. Here’s how schools can tap into students’ intrinsic motivation to manage digital distractions—and what adults can do to help.

Exams 122

Exams Counselling Motivation Essay 122

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Earlier that day, I received an email from our district informing me that my school had the lowest completion average on our beginning of year reading exam. This sense of safety can also contribute to a culture of freedom and autonomy, which can motivate individuals and teams to do their absolute best and ultimately, lead to commitment.

Essay 203

Essay Exams Culture Coaching 203

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2022

Thus this latest shot across the bow, which comes courtesy of a new report from ACT , the nonprofit behind the college entrance exam. In March, the largest four-year public college system in the U.S., California State University, also stopped requiring students to submit them. grade points, from 3.17 in 2010 to 3.36

Grades 162

Grades Testing Interdisciplinary STEM 162

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Do exams still serve a purpose? Where there’s an alternative there must be a standard, so we started our chat creating a list of what those standard assignment are: exams, quizzes, essays, reports, lab manuals and the like. But why, then, do so many courses still rely on exams? In other words, exams do serve a purpose.

Assignments 97

Assignments Exams Instructors Learning 97

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

These web-based classes offer motivated students a self-paced, self-directed path to achieving their college dreams in an affordable, flexible, quality ecosystem that prepares them for future careers in fields they love. All they need is an internet connection and a webcam (for proctored exams). How to get started. Things to know.

Exams 83

Exams Quizzes Textbooks Mobile Devices 83

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Developing the whole student Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943) has long been instrumental in shaping educators’ beliefs about human behavior, motivation, and learning. For example, before an exam, I discuss how and why I would prepare differently for a multiple-choice versus an essay exam. self-actualization).

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 96

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessments will always impact how students learn, their motivation to learn, and how teachers teach. For that reason, summative assessments report data too late because the ultimate goal of assessment is to evaluate the progress achieved toward a learning goal.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

Now, students are wondering why they have to do assignments that AI chatbots could do for them, especially when AI could do the work, like write an essay or research paper, in just a few seconds. Students are rarely told why they have to do papers, projects, essays, discussion forum posts, or other assignments other than “to get a good grade.”

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

Now, students are wondering why they have to do assignments that AI chatbots could do for them, especially when AI could do the work, like write an essay or research paper, in just a few seconds. Students are rarely told why they have to do papers, projects, essays, discussion forum posts, or other assignments other than “to get a good grade.”

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Assessments will always impact how students learn, their motivation to learn, and how teachers teach. For that reason, summative assessments report data too late because the ultimate goal of assessment is to evaluate the progress achieved toward a learning goal.

Fairness 110

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 110

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

” In many cases, what they’re feeling may not be necessarily bad, and providing this resource helps to improve their focus and motivation. High-stakes exams may in fact do a better job of measuring how well students cope with test taking, rather than assessing actual learning. Even so, stress will often get the best of us.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

” In many cases, what they’re feeling may not be necessarily bad, and providing this resource helps to improve their focus and motivation. High-stakes exams may in fact do a better job of measuring how well students cope with test taking, rather than assessing actual learning. Even so, stress will often get the best of us.

Course Design 111

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 111

Cal Matters

MAY 14, 2025

So when they experience success, it really motivates them to continue. Unlike AP classes, which include expensive exams and are limited to certain subjects and high-performing students, these community college classes cover a range of topics and are open to all students. She picked intellectual property law.

Middle School 98

Middle School Middle School Counselling Schools 98

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Students attend live classes or access pre-recorded lessons, submit assignments electronically, take exams online, and engage in digital collaboration with peers and teachers. Teens enrolled in exam preparation courses (like NEET, JEE, or SAT coaching) can manage their coursework around mock tests and study plans.

High School 52

High School High School Exams Schools 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 28, 2025

A students GPA, course rigor, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, essays, and recommendations matter far more than whether they studied online or in-person. In fact, online learners often demonstrate a level of self-motivation, time management, and initiative that traditional students may not have needed to develop so early.

Essay 52

Essay Students Testing Participation 52

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2023

Some educators and education experts have philosophical objections to the idea, or wonder whether the concept is motivated more by the possibility of profits than the best interests of students. Skepticism About Skills and Sorting Concerns about shifting to a skills-based approach in education aren’t limited to practicalities.

Skills 217

Skills Learning Testing High School 217