Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Helping students review for an exam often takes the form of a study guide or review game. While coaching teachers this month, several expressed a desire to include review and practice activities in their station rotation lessons to help students prepare for end-of-the-semester assessments.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2016

” Over the past 12 years, Hines has prepared more than 150 juniors and seniors for computer networking certification exams and careers in information technology through Laurel High’s Cisco Networking Academy. “In the past five years we’ve had everybody pass,” Hines said, referring to the certification exams.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

CLEPs assess college-level knowledge and passing scores on the exams are accepted as credit at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. I took two CLEP exams, and the credits I earned saved me time and money as I worked toward my degree. History I CLEP exam into my existing classes, instead of treating it as a separate task.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Well, according to state science exams, my students consistently score higher than other science classes in my district. Why is the culture to drill facts into students’ heads just to pass a test? Just like in the real world, my students show what they can do through projects, teamwork, and research. Is it working?

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2017

Students of teachers who participated in the Pathway Project, which includes 46 hours of training in the “cognitive strategies” instructional approach, scored higher on an academic writing assessment and had higher pass rates on the California High School Exit Exam than students whose teachers did not receive the training.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Because of the way the education system is structured, a lot of curriculum is centered around standardized testing—passing AP exams, getting into colleges, etc. Secondarily, the ability to participate in hands-on scientific experiments and visual demonstrations can really inspire kids. Hyper-focused on standardized testing.

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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Teachers must employ cultural scaffolding to help diverse students use their backgrounds to enhance academic achievement, including collaborative learning opportunities that empower students to participate actively in decision-making processes. Despite its advantages, CRT faces challenges.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Participating families can set and achieve goals around their children’s development and see an increase in their social and emotional skills and language acquisition, both of which support emerging literacy. points and 1.5 points, respectively.

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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. I think you’ll enjoy her experiences! .

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

For this installment of our semester-long Pandemic Campus Diaries series, we’ve asked our participants to reflect on what they’ve learned from this disrupted and stressful semester. Why have I not done open-book exams? Why did I spend a decade giving closed-book exams?” she asks. “I I can’t tell you why.

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eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Partnership building : Strengthen relationships with parents and community members by inviting them to participate in school events and activities. Clear communication : Ensure that all stakeholders are well-informed about end-of-year procedures, such as exams, grading, and returning textbooks.

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2015

Some superintendents in New York are reporting that 60 percent or even 70 percent of their students are refusing to sit for the exams. Resistance could be costly: If fewer than 95 percent of a district’s students participate in tests aligned with Common Core standards, federal money could be withheld, although the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

At the end of the program of study, which includes three courses, students can earn a certification by taking the Professional Teaching Exam. At FlexPoint, we have a Principles of Teaching program of study that provides high school students with the technical and soft skills needed to become a professional educator.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Well, according to state science exams, my students consistently score higher than other science classes in my district. Why is the culture to drill facts into students’ heads just to pass a test? Just like in the real world, my students show what they can do through projects, teamwork, and research. Is it working?

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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. Without a passing score, he could not participate in the requisite student teaching experience nor, as a result, finish his degree. We don’t need a standardized exam for that.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

A free online course from Rice University uses attention-grabbing videos, interactive lab activities, dramatic physics demonstrations, engaging instructors and a free online textbook to help high school students prepare for the Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1 Exam. Part 4 will offer a comprehensive exam prep.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

ESL students need stellar writing skills to pass exams and language tests or enter the university. Encourage them to participate in online writing contests in their target language: The idea of strangers reading your text is a powerful motivator to write it in the best way possible.

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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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Government and Politics and AP Environmental Science exams. Students of color have historically been underrepresented in AP classes, although participation is on the rise. When teachers participate in curriculum-aligned PD, it improves their implementation of the curriculum in the classroom, which then supports student outcomes.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

And encourage those who still have Popsicle sticks to participate. We think [the important thing] is making students remember that 76 things in our field in this course that are gonna be on the final exam. But if you make the horizon the rest of their lives, you can help students understand how even studying for an exam has a utility.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2020

All of the training takes place during school hours so that teachers’ time mentoring GYO participants is compensated as part of their regular salaries. GYO exposes participants to the science of early learning through workshops, videos, coursework and facilitated discussions about how participants can apply their learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

Each session includes expert video screencasts, classroom video clips, readings and resources, and assignments that will help participants create a strong foundation of communication within the classroom. K-12 classroom instructors, instructional coaches, and educational administrators are invited to enroll.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2024

Whether they are having trouble getting to grips with core concepts, or they need a little extra assistance with exam prep, there are all sorts of reasons to take this route. Professional Development : Ask if they participate in ongoing professional development to stay updated on best practices.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

By analyzing patterns in students’ grades, attendance, participation, and other behavioral indicators, AI algorithms can predict potential academic risks and learning disabilities. Automated grading and feedback : Automated grading systems powered by AI can significantly reduce teachers’ time evaluating assignments and exams.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2023

Orlando, Florida – Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced the winners of the 2023 Microsoft Office Specialist US National Championship.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2020

Colleges in English-speaking countries usually require international applicants to submit scores from exams that measure English language comprehension. Except, no testing dates were available in his entire country, so he had to travel to neighboring El Salvador to sit for an exam, says Sam Dalsimer, head of public relations for Duolingo. “It

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

In June, Dartmouth College dropped a cheating investigation into medical students following the dubious use of Canvas to track perceived activity during exams. She also shared research that found participants disapproved of medical A/B testing even if they thought each condition was acceptable on its own.

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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. Up to 50 students can participate at one time.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

David Coleman, CEO of the College Board The Good: Large Launches and Closing Participation Gaps. In 2013, no females took the exam in Mississippi, Montana, and Wyoming, and 11 states had no black students engage in the exam. In Louisiana, only 8 percent of high schools students scored a 3 or higher on an AP exam.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

Their exams are recorded. Trust Starts With Transparency From protests about facial recognition tools on campus to outcry about remote exam proctoring services , college students are speaking out against edtech that feels invasive and punitive. Those turned out to be the systems that participants preferred. “By

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Before exams, I have had two-thirds of students attending, which is really hard to achieve in in-person office hours,” he says. He’s also noticed a that some students are more likely to ask questions and participate in the online office horus than his in-person office hours. Now, Stoll’s online office hours have high attendance.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2020

Name: EduRev HQ: Gurgaon, India Founded: 2017 This startup aims to help students in India between 15 and 23 years old study for a variety of entrance and occupational exams. The startup previously participated in Facebook’s FbStart program for growing mobile startups.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2019

It also excludes publicly traded companies and funding that startups received just for participating in accelerators. One example is Great Hill Partners, which invested in Examity in April. Some companies count their accelerator funding into their subsequent seed rounds. Coursera, the Mountain View, Calif.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2018

NCES has been administering the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) exam since 1969. They then estimated NAEP equivalent scores for the exams and mapped the outcomes onto a graph depicting how their proficiency levels measured in comparison.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Instead of pressuring students with high-stakes exams, AEF focuses on mastery-based learning. Educators participate in continuous training programs designed to equip them with cutting-edge strategies that support students academically, socially, and emotionally. The schools approach to professional development is rigorous and ongoing.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Parents cannot ring the alarm or participate in this goal effectively if they don’t know where their children stand,” Executive Director Paula White said. Mississippi students’ growth on national exams has been touted as a “miracle.” Linking new policies to test scores can be challenging.

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