eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Seventy percent of high school juniors and seniors believe AI-powered tools, including ChatGPT, can be a resource in brainstorming ideas for their college essays or short answer responses. AI-powered tools can help students brainstorm ideas for a college essay. One state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all.

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Essay Exams Testing Reading 284

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

How can we create a learning environment where each student feels confident applying the knowledge and skills they’re acquiring? This approach often fails to recognize and accommodate the diverse ways students understand and express their knowledge. This could be a specific skill, concept, or knowledge area.

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History Physical Education Essay Art 382

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Students often demonstrate their learning through written explanations in the forms of short answer questions and essays. The traditional methods of testing and evaluation must evolve to accommodate the capabilities of AI. Demonstrating learning needs to move from testing memorization to showcasing transferable skills.

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Metacognitive Skills Ethics Critical Thinking Evaluation 338

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

As more and more students were educated with their peers, we started to realize that having all students read the same book and take the same test doesn’t work. Although this allowed students to access knowledge, they weren’t empowered to become learners and make choices for themselves.

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Disabilities Universal Design Essay Beliefs 280

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Joining well-known and beloved study tools, including Flashcards and Learn and Test, this back-to-school Quizlet is introducing: Magic Notes: With Magic Notes, students can upload their class notes to Quizlet and instantly and automatically turn them into flashcards, practice tests, and more.

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Essay Study Intelligence Testing 246

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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Writing Skills Essay Languages 284

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Teacher 2: Review and Targeted Support – Homework Review and Intervention Note: Teacher 2 reinforces and builds on prior knowledge by reviewing homework and providing targeted instruction, ensuring students understand the content before moving on to new material.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

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.

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Testing Teachers Math Essay 145

eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2019

Biggest challenge: Our school is required to enforce a series of standardized tests every year to assess a student’s achievements and knowledge learned in the grade level. When students weren’t passing these tests, their self-confidence was diminished and it affected their willingness and effort during difficult tasks.

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Essay Failure Students Writing 195

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

eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2025

We are no longer keepers and passers of knowledge as we once were. The basic steps of design thinking are empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test (Interaction Design Foundation, 2016). Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, 14(1). Industry and Higher Education , 30 (3), 215223. link] Dorland, A. 2016, May 25).

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Failure Critical Thinking Essay Feedback 303

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It can handle a variety of language tasks, including answering questions, writing essays, generating creative content, offering explanations, giving advice, and engaging in natural-sounding conversations” (as explained by ChatGPT itself).

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Ethics Essay Syllabus Feedback 337

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2024

One reason for that, he argues, is that it’s easier to measure how much students are learning in math and science by using standardized tests that can be quickly graded by machines. It might seem counterintuitive that the same technology threatening to hinder student learning might be used to boost it.

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Essay Social Studies Education Critical Thinking 203

Edsurge

JULY 31, 2019

These days the leaders of the College Board, which runs the SAT, have been making a surprising argument—that colleges and parents should stop taking the scores of its signature test so seriously. In this new era, the College Board is testing a controversial new metric that has been labeled as an “ adversity score.”

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Testing Essay Blended Courses Skills 159

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Test-optional and test-blind admissions in recent years could mean a radical expansion of access to selective colleges. The patchwork of admission test policies in college admissions underscores a larger challenge—and opportunity—for both K-12 and higher education.

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Education Testing Feedback English 300

eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2016

What does it mean to truly apply classroom knowledge? Years ago, application meant a comprehensive exam or essay. Over the course of a nine-week project, students would use knowledge from all four teachers to finish their multifaceted, cross-curricular projects. The ‘Big Picture’.

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STEM Essay Teachers Exams 189

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2020

Course offerings include SAT Test Prep, Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics, all taught by top-ranked STEM PhDs, college professors, and high school teachers. By taking our engaging STEM courses this summer, students will not only acquire foundational knowledge but also be positioned to excel next school year. Precalculus and Calculus.

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High School High School STEM Laboratory 243

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Then, they find or create digital content, objective tests, and performance tasks aligned to those learning objectives, which they post to an LMS. Objective tests are usually multiple-choice quizzes or other tests with single correct answers. 4, 2020, [link].

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Quizzes Textbooks Testing Essay 258

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2024

These consultants offer college search assistance, test preparation, essay editing, application submission, and interview preparations. By leveraging insider knowledge and experience, they help students stand out and convince the selection board that they deserve a spot.

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Essay Knowledge Testing Intelligence 156

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2025

The material feels irrelevant or unvaluable to students One of the primary reasons students cheat is that they dont perceive the material being tested as valuable or relevant to their lives. The pressure to perform well on assessments can create a situation where the grade becomes more important than the actual knowledge being gained.

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Academic Integrity Failure Students Culture 206

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2021

As a young teacher, I also engaged my students in their own This I Believe essays once upon a time. To me, my job as an educator is to enable all of my students to develop the core knowledge, skills and disposition to be informed, productive, responsible citizens who will thrive in society—and hopefully transform it in the process.

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Teaching Essay Discussions Knowledge 215

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

When was the last time you wrote an essay? Increasingly, writing doesn’t mean a five paragraph essay written by hand. Explainer videos also let you assess student knowledge in a way that is dynamic and actually useful for an audience beyond the classroom. When was the last time you read one other than for grading?

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Writing Teaching Essay Assignments 167

Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2019

Titled “Fail or Scale,” the new section of the report includes three essays that look back at three predictions from past reports with the benefit of hindsight. One of those essays is on “gaming and gamification.” Susan Grajek, vice president of communities and research for Educause.

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Gamification Essay Instructors History 150

Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

Teachers can offer different ways for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills. Instead of requiring every student to complete a worksheet or a test, allow them to write an essay, create a slide deck or make a podcast. In addition, Bugaj encourages teachers to provide options for students after learning the content.

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Universal Design Disabilities Mobile Devices Students 211

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2015

Accomplishing this so it serves educational goals isn’t as much about knowing how to use the tools as constructing knowledge in an organic, scalable way. Doing a project that uses Google Docs or MS Word doesn’t mean students will apply that knowledge to the year-end PARCC and SB tests. Problem solving.

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Skills Students Plagiarism Knowledge 147

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Students from the county apply to the program of their choice during eighth grade, a process that involves taking an admissions test; submitting transcripts, teacher recommendations and a personal video; and entering a lottery, since demand is high. As I became more comfortable, I began designing my own projects.

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High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 211

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Why so many digital crutches? Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming.

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Exams Study Syllabus Essay 157

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Demand has grown for individuals with the knowledge and skills to meet their needs. Students can hand in quality, well-written and researched essays to get good grades. This would help to develop your knowledge and technical skill sets. Students can’t go wrong with future careers in information technology and computer science.

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Students Intelligence Science Essay 147

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic complicated the application process further with disruptions to in-person advising, testing and extracurricular activities. The essay, in particular, appeared to be key in distinguishing between students who finished and didn’t finish their applications. But barriers to completion predate the pandemic.

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Counselling Essay Students Study 209

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

These intelligent systems can analyze vast amounts of data, recognize patterns, learn from past experiences, and make decisions or predictions based on that knowledge. AI-powered assistants can also provide valuable feedback on student work, helping them improve their skills and knowledge (Xia et al.,

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Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2024

Student are convinced they can’t learn what we’re teaching, worry they won’t do well on the tests, and become filled with anxiety over anything in a course that looks like it might be hard. The anxiety some students feel about a course grows out of fears associated with test-taking. Nowadays that seems to apply to all sorts of courses.

Teaching 111

Teaching Multidisciplinary Multiple Choice Questions Exams 111

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

I was able to review an entire year’s worth of material in about 10 hours, and I feel more confident than ever going into my tests.” TeachTap’s AI-driven tutoring and test prep features set it apart from traditional study methods and expensive tutoring services.

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Exams High School High School History 140

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

I didn’t think about the hard work she had put into getting 70 percent of our student body tested in one day, or how the teacher’s departure affected her and her team. Interestingly, the inspiration for this essay came from a recent one-on-one with the assistant principal I unintentionally harmed.

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Essay Exams Culture Coaching 200

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 31, 2017

UWorld is a leading provider of question bank materials for professional licensing exams like USMLE, ABIM, and ABFM, considered by many to be the gold standard in test preparation. Customize practice tests to focus on mastering specific concepts within subjects. Create a test. I should have known better. difficulty level.

Testing 106

Testing Essay Exams Questions 106

Faculty Focus

MAY 2, 2024

Student are convinced they can’t learn what we’re teaching, worry they won’t do well on the tests, and become filled with anxiety over anything in a course that looks like it might be hard. The anxiety some students feel about a course grows out of fears associated with test-taking. Nowadays that seems to apply to all sorts of courses.

Teaching 101

Teaching Multidisciplinary Multiple Choice Questions Exams 101

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2023

Issues like plagiarism, cheating (on tests or in admission scandals), and integrity have been the center of ethical conversations for many years. For the most part, these concerns are rooted in a cultural orientation that frames knowledge as property. These concerns are not new.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Intelligence Ethics Essay 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 18, 2023

Issues like plagiarism, cheating (on tests or in admission scandals), and integrity have been the center of ethical conversations for many years. For the most part, these concerns are rooted in a cultural orientation that frames knowledge as property. These concerns are not new.

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Intelligence Ethics Essay 98