Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And it’s this service that makes it possible for our system to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide. It’ll become foundational technology because of its ability to link the classroom to other resources and capabilities—search, note taking, study guides, and a lot of big data. How are you measuring success?

Study 165

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 165

eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Studies have shown that if you start cultivating STEM interest in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms, students will have a greater chance of pursuing a career in the field. 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.

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STEM Science Exams Testing 354

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2017

Certain teacher professional development could have a positive impact on academic writing by English learners in grades 7-12, according to a study from the University of California, Irvine. The high school exit exam – since suspended – gauges California students’ competency in reading, writing and mathematics.

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Writing Exams Essay Students 198

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Well, according to state science exams, my students consistently score higher than other science classes in my district. Indeed, since my first year in the classroom I’ve used a project-based model with my science and social studies classes. Is it working? I’ve never been a big believer in teaching to a test.

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Testing Exams Social Studies Science 280

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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High School High School Exams Schools 237

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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High School High School Exams Schools 215

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Develop career and technical education pathways Offer a career and technical education (CTE) program of study–a progression of industry-focused classes that create accessible pathways for students to gain the skills needed for college and career success–that introduces students to the teaching industry.

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Teachers Education High School High School 274

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.

Achievement 291

Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 291

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Government and Politics and AP Environmental Science exams. cities they scored 8 percentage points higher, and in year two of the study they scored 10 percentage points higher – and they were more likely to earn a qualifying score of 3 or above which could increase their chance of receiving college credit and saving on tuition.

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Teachers Coaching Participation Exams 194

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Cathy Davidson: So let me first back up just a little bit and tell your listeners about a wonderful study that Scott Freeman conducted for the Publications of the National Academy of Science in 2014, which is a meta study of 225 separate studies of learning. And encourage those who still have Popsicle sticks to participate.

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Activities Lecturing Exams Active Learning 216

eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Well, according to state science exams, my students consistently score higher than other science classes in my district. Indeed, since my first year in the classroom I’ve used a project-based model with my science and social studies classes. Is it working? I’ve never been a big believer in teaching to a test.

Testing 216

Testing Exams Social Studies Science 216

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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Exams Teachers Testing Math 196

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. Katherine, who wishes to be an actor, always took to her studies almost instinctively, since she was a child. Practice Makes Perfect.

Exams 79

Exams English Math Testing 79

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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Ethics Knowledge Testing Learning 207

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 29, 2024

1: Try Creating a Calendar Avoid being taken off guard by a crucial assignment due in 48 hours (about 2 days) or a family dinner coinciding with your scheduled group study session. Develop a schedule for yourself including all your upcoming deadlines, exams, social events and other commitments ahead of time to be prepared for what lies ahead.

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Exams Students Achievement Study 173

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

And it’s this service that makes it possible for our system to turn a classroom lecture into a study guide. It’ll become foundational technology because of its ability to link the classroom to other resources and capabilities—search, note taking, study guides, and a lot of big data. How are you measuring success?

Study 100

Study Lecturing Assistive Technology Exams 100

Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2020

Name: Edlyft HQ: San Francisco Founded: 2019 For $250 a month per student, Edlyft provides computer science majors with group tutoring, study groups and guidance from people already proficient in the subject. Users receive access to study groups and a question bank of tens of thousands of questions.

Exams 184

Exams Coaching Science Testing 184

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.

Exams 158

Exams English Participation Intelligence 158

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

According to a recent study , this ratio has stayed stable for years, but teachers are under more pressure and are working more hours than ever before – an average of 52-58 hours per week. Automated grading and feedback : Automated grading systems powered by AI can significantly reduce teachers’ time evaluating assignments and exams.

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Teaching Gamification Feedback Intelligence 323

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Other studies show that two-thirds of adolescents on average get up to two hours less sleep than they need for optimal functioning. We recently conducted a new study that used a longitudinal approach to measure the effect of delayed high school start times on students’ sleep, achievement and health — and whether changes persist.

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Schools High School High School Exams 189

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 201

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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English Exams Testing Language 206

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Hundreds of studies are pointing us in this direction, but they are not pointing us to ‘buy this curriculum.’” 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. Teaching a child to read is a very complex task,” Person said.

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Curriculum Reading Science Teachers 306

Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2024

“For a lot of students who are not eager to take more purely academic courses — or about test-taking and writing papers — this is an enormous opportunity to get excited about higher education through fields of study not offered in high schools,” Wyner says. It transfers so widely. Four-year colleges are taking those credits,” McElroy says.

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High School High School Schools Students 216

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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Exams Students Internet Knowledge 204

Edsurge

APRIL 5, 2021

But even students who do have Wi-Fi and digital devices for schoolwork may not be able to fully participate in their courses if the technology they have is old, outdated or not powerful enough to handle the demands of today’s higher ed software and streaming services. So does lacking reliable access to a computer.

Students 201

Students Lecturing Assignments Exams 201

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Scientific studies show that SEL practices improve students’ academic performance, behavior, and attendance,” say Dr. Christina Cipriano, Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Rethink Ed contributor. Next, Jake heads to media art class for 50 minutes of visual design study. His homework? Lucky, Jake.

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Teachers Exams Schools Students 165

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

This initiative helps students strengthen their academic foundations, develop better study habits, and build resilience. Instead of pressuring students with high-stakes exams, AEF focuses on mastery-based learning. For those needing additional academic support, AEFs Pathway to Progress Program offers targeted intervention.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. A big and growing body of research tells us that when we study with retrieval, we learn and remember things much better than we do by other review methods.

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Multiple Choice Questions Teachers Writing Questions 77

Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

ASU couldn’t test this theory by delivering chemicals to students who study online. For this model to work, she also had to devise a plan for bringing dozens of students who typically study online to campus in Arizona. “OK, I ended up learning really good study habits,” she says. “My No one has done it before.” ‘A

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Science Accessibility STEM Laboratory 191

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2019

1 tool students use to study for the college entrance exam, according to the College Board. Fee waivers allow low-income students to request that their fees—on things like college entrance exams and college admissions applications—be excused. This is a huge change. Is that where the College Board is headed, too?

Exams 166

Exams Students Testing Accessibility 166

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2017

All charge fees for participants who wish to earn the non-degree credential. Unlike the huge numbers enrolling in stand-alone, free MOOCs, participation in the course series is more muted. Are participants sacrificing paid work time to complete coursework? Are their employers allowing them to study during paid work time?

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Participation Exams Fairness Study 144

Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2016

But unlike last week’s Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) results , which showed improvement in science and math for fourth and eighth grade students in the U.S., The 2015 study showed that the country’s 15-year-olds have largely stagnated in subjects like science and reading literacy, while math scores have fallen.

Achievement 138

Achievement Math Science Exams 138

Faculty Focus

JULY 4, 2023

In the replies, there are always a few defenders of the pedagogical tools, but most participants affirm their widespread dissatisfaction. Students don’t typically love exams, but exams remain a mainstay in the educational arena; however, keep in mind that online courses aren’t required to have exams.

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Exams Students Instructors Evaluation 116

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

But declining student participation may also stem from the challenges inherent to remote and hybrid learning. This is almost replacing the high-touch engagement students are used to having in high school,” says Katharine Meyer, a researcher at Brown University who helped to run the chatbot study. “It

Student Engagement 201

Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Exams 201

eSchool News

JUNE 30, 2023

She has participated in the U.S. Current student Alexis Cheney agrees, “She’s always there next to us, whether we’re testing or studying. She was also selected for special assignments involving Air Force One and the B2 stealth bomber. She’s supporting us, reminding us that we can accomplish anything.”

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Teachers Exams Education STEM 141

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2016

To better tell that story, Gale, a part of Cengage Learning, is calling all libraries to participate in the My Library Pic contest. Learning Incubator – From early literacy programs to business start-up workshops to study groups, we know that people work best in groups. Show us how. Teach us your ways.

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Exams Participation Testing Reading 118