Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

Recently I had reason to revisit Paul Pintrich’s meta-analysis on motivating students. It’s still the piece I most often see referenced when it comes to what’s known about student motivation. Adaptive self-efficacy and competence perceptions motivate students. Adaptive attributions and control beliefs motivate students.

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Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 111

Faculty Focus

JUNE 30, 2024

Recently I had reason to revisit Paul Pintrich’s meta-analysis on motivating students. It’s still the piece I most often see referenced when it comes to what’s known about student motivation. Adaptive self-efficacy and competence perceptions motivate students. Adaptive attributions and control beliefs motivate students.

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Motivation Beliefs Exams Students 108

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2021

When you have to compete with a warm sun, sandy beaches, and playful friends, motivating students in summer school can be a daunting challenge. Let your summer school students experience this motivator. I’ve talked about best practices for teaching. What they found wasn’t what they expected.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Savvas PathMaker uniquely enables educators to offer a diverse set of personalized opportunities for a wide variety of students’ college and career interests, preparing students for industry certification exams and equipping them with transferable job skills and college credits to chart their own path forward.”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The data brief, False Assurances: Many states’ licensure tests don’t signal whether elementary teachers understand reading instruction , provides the most up-to-date analysis on the quality of elementary reading teacher licensure exams being used by each state. Just six exams are rated “strong” and four are rated “acceptable.”

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

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Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 116

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

RISE Up 4 CS will aid African-American high school students in college-level computer science courses and exams. Florida International University has been awarded the Google RISE Up 4 CS grant to help more African-American high school students pass the Advanced Placement (AP) computer science exam. Higher Ed News STEM Top News'

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Science Exams STEM Motivation 212

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to a lack of confidence and motivation. The math platform’s AI coaching helps motivate students to persevere through tough-to-learn topics, particularly when they’re completing work at home. You only learn when youre asking the good questions, Catalano noted.

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Coaching Math Students Assignments 294

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Celebrate achievements: Reflecting on the successes of the school year is crucial for boosting morale and motivation among students and staff. Engage students in meaningful activities : Keep students engaged and motivated until the last day of school by planning meaningful end-of-year projects or events.

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Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 303

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Every teacher knows it’s essential, and every teacher tries to motivate students. But it’s just as true that all teachers have experienced those days when they don’t feel particularly motivated, when the content seems old and tired, and when students (sometimes the whole class) are clearly anything but motivated by what’s happening in class.

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Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

“This survey shows how out-of-touch politically motivated book banning and censorship groups are,” said John Chrastka, EveryLibrary Institute Executive Director. Licensure exams, if rigorous and aligned to the science of reading, can serve as an important guardrail for making sure teachers have this critical knowledge.

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Essay Exams Testing Reading 287

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

ESL students need stellar writing skills to pass exams and language tests or enter the university. Such creative writing tasks motivate students to explore new words and topics they might avoid in the classroom or everyday conversation. all these require proper writing skills to avoid mistakes and misunderstanding.

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Writing Skills Essay Languages 286

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Each factor plays a role in shaping various academic achievements: Prior knowledge of the subject matter Motivation and engagement Learning goals Learning strategies Prioritization of the course Outside responsibilities College students take a course for various reasons, for example, to meet a major or minor requirement or for personal interest.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In addition to Industry Certification exams, Rice has expanded the Education Career Plan (ECP) to maximize its impact, bridging the gap between students and the business community. Her role as an advocate and pioneer in the implementation of these exams has facilitated their adoption across various classes.

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Education Exams Ethics Elementary School 245

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For example, if you’re studying for a biology exam, tagging relevant documents with terms like “photosynthesis” or “cell division” can help you quickly retrieve the information you need. These apps allow you to block out time for each subject, set reminders for upcoming exams and assignments, and visualize your weekly schedule.

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High School High School Study Exams 167

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams. These tools can allow teachers to create dynamic and engaging lessons to motivate students. Student and teacher collaboration promotes an effective understanding of different concepts.

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Collaborative Learning Gamification Teachers Teaching Methods 317

Edsurge

MAY 9, 2025

Often state policies require students to take complicated exams or pay to take the classes. But by being able to take students who are motivated and put them in these dual-enrollment classes, you get a greater percentage of those who are going to recognize theyve got the ability and [will] go to college, she adds.

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Instructors Math Study High School 128

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

In the latest episode of EdSurge Live, we interviewed two professors who have long questioned traditional methods of grading about how to approach exams, essays and other assessments next semester: Susan D. Tony Crider, professor of astrophysics at Elon University, offers his students “ epic finales” instead of final exams.

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Exams Motivation Learning Instructors 194

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2018

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. As for Elizabeth, the exams tap into her love of competition. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at St.

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Exams English Math Testing 79

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Additionally, gamification features, enhanced by AI, can make learning more engaging and enjoyable by incorporating game elements into educational activities, and motivating through rewards, challenges, and interactive storytelling.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 325

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For years, the school had been searching for ways to reverse the pattern of disengagement, build motivation to complete schoolwork and get students over that finish line at graduation. This program will continue this year with the same group of motivated educators thanks to the successful contributions of Laura.

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Education Exams Motivation Elementary School 269

EdTech Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

Increase Cross-Curriculum Communication with Standardized Exams. These end-of-year exams currently help administrators gauge how the general student population is doing on average. What motivates one child to stay quietly seated may discourage a classmate. . Motivational systems are not about giving everyone a trophy.

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Teachers Exams Motivation Learning 162

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2015

To provide teachers with new ways to involve students in hands-on, inquiry-based science this school year, PASCO Scientific is introducing new hardware, apparatus, and curriculum solutions to engage students in STEM subjects such as chemistry and physics, and motivate them to want to learn more.

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STEM Exams Motivation Questions 187

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When students are intrinsically motivated to do their homework, they are more engaged in the work, which in turn is associated with academic achievement. Getting good grades on AP exams is associated with higher GPAs in high school and success in college, but the research tends to be correlational rather than causational.

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Exams Students Testing Learning 189

Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2018

They give instant feedback on exams. A lot of exams are going online. Actually, there's some beautiful research that shows that the most important thing one can really do is make the student curious—really focusing on the motivation. We really need to spend time thinking about how to motivate students, how to make them curious.

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Science Exams Learning Motivation 166

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2016

“We see more districts turning to formative assessments as their way of measuring student progress, instead of relying on end-of-course exams–they’re looking at district-wide formative assessments,” Creel said. “[Districts] are really looking to publishers to help them with that.

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Multiple Choice Questions Exams Coaching Motivation 189

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

That is the clearest takeaway from survey results published this month by the ACT Center for Equity in Learning, an arm of the nonprofit best known for its college entrance exam. Students Need to Be Motivated What’s often missing in online environments are the regular nudges teachers provide in a classroom setting.

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High School High School Internet Students 191

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress found that scores for eight-grade students on civics, history and geography exams all dipped from 2014 to 2018. But motivation is not enough. And perform worse on tests. Each resource on Composer is classified as one of three types.

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Science Teachers History Learning 206

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Stanton-Salazar (2011) describes “institutional agents” as non-kin, “high-status” individuals who can both increase motivation and access to resources.

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Skills Schools Motivation Study 213

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).

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Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2025

For instance, parents can help students set realistic deadlines for completing school projects or studying for exams, considering the need for relaxation and the siren call of family fun. But no matter the educational environment, setting clear goals helps students channel their energy in the right direction.

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Skills Achievement Motivation Exams 164

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2024

Integrating such data into Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs) creates the basis for better engagement, motivation, and results since each student benefits from a tailored experience that works best for their needs and aspirations. We learn best through practical application and with multiple senses engaged.

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Gamification Hybrid Learning Education Motivation 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 28, 2023

Self-Motivation & Critical Thinking Self-motivation is a skill that will come in handy many times in your lifespan. Everything you want to accomplish, from buying a house to starting a business, requires some type of self-motivation. Therefore, it’s best to learn how to focus on one thing at a time.

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Study Skills Motivation Critical Thinking 147

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2016

Kaplan Test Prep is launching a free, live PSAT preparation program beginning October 1, with lessons that cover every section of the exam. Free for all students, Kaplan’s PSAT Prep Live will give the 3.8

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Testing Exams Motivation Math 124

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

Stay Motivated The language learning journey can sometimes be frustrating, especially if you feel you’re not improving. You may lose motivation along the way. To keep yourself motivated, you must celebrate every victory you make in learning the language. This will remind you how to use the words and the language properly.

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Language Languages Learning Motivation 144

Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2019

A Simple Switch at the College Board Could Mean More Equitable AP Exams by Emily Tate Students can now register for AP exams in the fall, rather than having to wait until spring—just before the exams are held. Here’s why. Our six-month investigation revealed a dark side to a booming industry.

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Exams Counselling Motivation Essay 122