Remove Exams Remove Learning Disabilities Remove Skills
article thumbnail

How we turned around our English language learner (ELL) program

eSchool News

Many of those struggling were English-language learners (ELLs) whose English proficiency wasn’t at the level needed to comprehend challenging texts within these exams. Some were students with learning disabilities. Related: School leaders reveal the common sense keys to ELL success.

English 216
article thumbnail

7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching

eSchool News

By analyzing patterns in students’ grades, attendance, participation, and other behavioral indicators, AI algorithms can predict potential academic risks and learning disabilities. It can facilitate collaboration among students in different locations through intelligent matchmaking based on skills and interests.

Teaching 325
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Assessments Become More Accessible With Speech Synthesis—and an Almost Human Voice

Edsurge

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are behind next-generation improvements in a range of software tools for students with sensory or learning disabilities. These are exciting times in the world of assistive learning technology.

article thumbnail

The Gates Foundation Is Awarding Millions to Solve America’s Algebra Problem. Will It Add Up?

Edsurge

Without access or success, their advancement to higher-order math and other skills, like abstract and critical thinking or data analysis, is obstructed.” But after doing poorly on a math placement exam in middle school, he was placed in a math class for students with learning disabilities.

Math 178
article thumbnail

Students With Dyslexia Aren’t Dumb. Teachers Can Help Them See That.

Edsurge

Understanding the Gap between Intelligence and Abilities In college, I took a formal assessment in hopes of getting a time accommodation for exams. When the report came back with the words “learning disability,” I was filled with so much shame. My whole body shut down. I hid the report, scared that someone would see it.

article thumbnail

Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

Edsurge

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? during lessons, and offer students a variety of ways to complete assignments rather than requiring everyone to write a paper or take a timed exam.

Schools 167
article thumbnail

Is The SAT Secure? What the College Board Is Doing to Respond to the Admissions Scandal

Edsurge

They got accommodations, and they didn’t take the exam at their [usual] school. In the cases in the scandal, the students who cheated falsely claimed they had a learning disability, which let them take the test at a different school than they usually attend, an accomodation which made it easier for them to cheat.]