Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Grading student work can be the most labor intensive part of the job for most of us. We often feel pulled in multiple directions – with service commitments and research projects on top of teaching responsibilities – so finding time to grade student papers, exams, projects, and in-class work can feel challenging.

Grades 111

Grades Interdisciplinary Evaluation Feedback 111

eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Teachers can use AI-powered tools like MagicSchool.ai , ChatGPT , and Chatterbot AI to create quizzes and exams that align with their course materials. Educators and teachers now, however, can use specialized AI chatbots to realize this dream, using attempted assessments and answer keys to grade, mark, and provide feedback.

Quizzes 293

Quizzes Lecturing Ethics Exams 293

Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Learning management systems send alerts to parents about missed assignments and grades. And that can make it hard for students to get used to solving their own problems and learning from the small failures that are meant to happen in school, says Devorah Heitner, an author who advises schools on social media issues. How do you mean?

Failure 212

Failure Assignments Communication Middle School 212

Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

In my mind, the purpose of learning was to get good grades. Grades were everythingsymbols of success and a source of validation. But this came with a constant fear: the fear of failure, of disappointing my parents, and of falling short of expectations. In my confusion, I began reading for curiosity rather than exams.

Grades 104

Grades Social Studies Learning Feedback 104

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

He racked up credits in education courses, inching closer to his degree, but could not, despite his every effort, seem to clinch that math exam. Latiker points out, “but he couldn’t teach elementary education because of his performance on the Praxis math exam.” We don’t need a standardized exam for that.

Exams 196

Exams Teachers Testing Math 196

Edsurge

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Every time I hear this, I am faced with the gut-wrenching realization that the student has internalized failure by age eleven. Yet every year I see these same students soar and complete the class with high grades. They obtained a large federal grant and asked to conduct research in my classroom. Of course I said yes. The purpose?

Teaching 168

Teaching Failure Quizzes Learning 168

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Many educators are wondering about whether grading policies should be relaxed because of how stressed everyone is, and with so many students facing tough life circumstances of tech access. To me, it starts with: What is the purpose of grading? So there should be failure in all of our classes. What is your position on that?

Failure 148

Failure Feedback Students Exams 148

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2015

US News blamed math knowledge for a 33% failure rate by Oklahoma high school seniors on their exit exams. DimensionU is a collection of engaging interactive multiplayer fantasy games for grades 2-10 (some can be played solo) that focus on core skills in mathematics and literacy. Fee or subscription. – See more at: [link].

Math 152

Math Failure Gamification Knowledge 152

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

We have divided mathematics, Chinese, English and physics learning into a large number of abilities, and we hope to help students not only to improve grades but also cultivate their inquiry, critical thinking and other skills through our innovative Modes of Thinking, Capacity, and Methods (MCM) model.” More information about Squirrel AI.

Teachers 167

Teachers Intelligence Coaching Failure 167

Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In the latest edition, 600,000 students in 79 education systems across the world took the two-hour PISA exam. Ninth graders who took an online growth mindset course reported higher grades that those who didn’t. the bottom 10th percentile of students fell further behind, and the gap between them and top performers widened. In the U.S.,

Testing 142

Testing Exams Intelligence Failure 142

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

Study 165

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 165

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

To test this out, the institution partnered with researchers from Brown University and edtech company Mainstay to select an online political science course that has high enrollment—and high rates of failure—because every student is required to take it. It’s not getting them the answers when taking the midterm exam.

Student Engagement 200

Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Exams 200

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This includes the provision of electronic access to the course syllabus, reading and viewing materials, assessments, the course calendar, grades, course evaluations, discussion boards, and other important course materials. Course management technology organizes and presents course structure and materials on an electronic platform.

Technology 158

Technology Education Syllabus Counselling 158

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2017

NCLB asked districts to invest in supplemental interventions for students who were at-risk of not achieving grade-level proficiency, according to the state’s math and reading exams. Failure to do so is a failure to rebut the administration’s argument that these funds are unnecessary. In contrast, ESSA broadens the work.

Failure 112

Failure Education Secondary Education Exams 112

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

It eventually expanded into high school, scaling up its challenges like levels in a video game and borrowing elements from game design—such as its approach to final exams, which are interactive and structured like “final boss” levels. minimizing failure and providing immediate feedback for students. The takeaway?

Skills 168

Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The lower the grade level, the less panels you should expect. If I had time, I’d play it every grading period. Tie-ins: This is an excellent gamified review for semester tests, final exams, or other summative assessments. You may offer an example or rubric if those are available. All detail must support the theme.

Activities 172

Activities Learning Art Failure 172

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

“The basic construct refers to beliefs about the causes of success and failure and how much perceived control one has to bring about outcomes or to control one’s behavior.” (p. If the student comes to class, does the homework, and studies for the exam, will that produce a high score? Goals motivate and direct students.

Motivation 111

Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

“The basic construct refers to beliefs about the causes of success and failure and how much perceived control one has to bring about outcomes or to control one’s behavior.” (p. If the student comes to class, does the homework, and studies for the exam, will that produce a high score? Goals motivate and direct students.

Motivation 110

Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 110

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The lower the grade level, the less panels you should expect. If I had time, I’d play it every grading period. Tie-ins: This is an excellent gamified review for semester tests, final exams, or other summative assessments. The Crossing – student attempts to cross a gorge and experiences failure as well as success.

Activities 174

Activities Learning Failure Essay 174

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Two weeks into the school year, I have students who are still struggling with the diagnostic test, which is designed to see where the students are in reading comprehension and writing for 11th grade literature. That will continue the cycle of failure. This was due to my own growth in mastery-based grading and curriculum development.

Failure 114

Failure Learning Testing Assignments 114

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Students are required to work with me if they are on probation due to a course failure, and they are recommended to see me if they fail an exam or are deemed to be at risk for failure. I would also review individual exams with students to determine why they weren’t being successful. Merritt, S.

Coaching 98

Coaching Exams Failure Learning Styles 98

Faculty Focus

APRIL 2, 2023

Students are required to work with me if they are on probation due to a course failure, and they are recommended to see me if they fail an exam or are deemed to be at risk for failure. I would also review individual exams with students to determine why they weren’t being successful. Merritt, S.

Coaching 98

Coaching Exams Failure Learning Styles 98

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

. — Edson Barton, CEO, YouScience The Science of Reading continues to gain momentum in changing how educators approach reading instruction, particularly in foundational skills for Grades K-3. We see older readers struggle with foundational literacy skills, which are often only taught up until the third grade.

Schools 337

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 337

Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2018

Yet, after seeing data from the California School Dashboard and learning that close to one-fifth of McClymonds’ students were not graduating, he mentally shifted some accountability to the school, seeing a systemic failure to meet the needs of all students. 126 on the waiting list. That’s what scares me.”

Local Government 141

Local Government Schools English Exams 141

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

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.” While grades provide extrinsic motivation for some students, not all students are driven by the sole purpose of getting a good grade.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 3, 2023

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.” While grades provide extrinsic motivation for some students, not all students are driven by the sole purpose of getting a good grade.

Failure 98

Failure Academic Integrity Assignments Universal Design 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 1, 2018

Depending upon the level of service subscribed to, students can view videos, take practice quizzes and exams, and get credit for classes passed through a proctored exam. All they need is an internet connection and a webcam (for proctored exams). Take quizzes and proctored exams available in your subscription.

Exams 83

Exams Quizzes Textbooks Syllabus 83

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2017

High achievers can accelerate into above-grade level standards, while those move slower can get extra practice. In a letter sent to parents, the administrators referenced assessment data that suggested the number of students performing at grade level dropped from 58 to 52 percent since using the program.

Learning 151

Learning Multiple Choice Questions Math Evaluation 151

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The most common way to do this is with some kind of a test, which traditionally happens at the end of a unit — a final exam of some kind. There’s no stack of papers to grade. You have to make it very clear these are low stakes, nothing’s going in the grade book. When kids are like, oh, I’m not getting graded on this?

Multiple Choice Questions 125

Multiple Choice Questions Culture Questions Grades 125

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Today, Schoolzilla’s data-driven dashboards use multiple sources of student data, including attendance, suspensions and grades, to monitor progress toward school and district goals. Schoolzilla claims its tools help address issues like absenteeism, course failures and disproportionality in suspensions.

Schools 105

Schools Failure Exams Learning 105

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

As educators in the field of higher education today, we are led towards several questions, the most important of which is: Is there a failure to understand the crucial and circular cause-effect relationship between emotions, cognition, and academic success? This does not suggest handholding, developing a psychic sense, or grade inflation.

Teaching 116

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Most often we do that with points and grades, and that does get most students moving. They want the grades and the degree so they can get on with their lives. Miller explains how students with fixed mindsets think about tests and graded assignments. Miller says students must be “enticed.”

Motivation 116

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 116

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A few years ago, one of my colleagues— after being asked for the umpteenth time at the end of a semester whether he would raise a student’s grade—sent the following email message to his students. Take the time to visit the classrooms of other teachers and talk with them about their teaching successes and failures. Share more stories.

Teaching 98

Teaching Exams Assignments Failure 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2023

Knowing that certain paperwork is needed for a makeup exam or an extension helps so students knows what to do upfront. I have found it preferable to grade papers that demonstrate student efforts so that a more accurate snapshot of the student’s learning is captured. Be flexible about assessment deadlines within reason.

Lecturing 105

Lecturing Instructors Assignments Failure 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The lower the grade level, the less panels you should expect. If I had time, I’d play it every grading period. Tie-ins: This is an excellent gamified review for semester tests, final exams, or other summative assessments. The Crossing – student attempts to cross a gorge and experiences failure as well as success.

Activities 122

Activities Learning Critical Thinking Failure 122

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

As educators in the field of higher education today, we are led towards several questions, the most important of which is: Is there a failure to understand the crucial and circular cause-effect relationship between emotions, cognition, and academic success? This does not suggest handholding, developing a psychic sense, or grade inflation.

Teaching 98

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 98

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

As a guy who lives on the cutting edge of technology, I found it very frustrating to see how far behind the school was, not just in terms of their use of one-off tech and old-school tools, like clickers and white boards, but their failure to connect the dots between better outcomes and using things like big data and mobile technologies.”

Study 100

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 100