Faculty Focus

JULY 17, 2025

Working in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies has shown me firsthand that our students face a world full of messy, tangled problems. This teaching helps students blend ideas, think deeply across fields, and work well with people from varied backgrounds. They need tools from many fields to tackle these issues. Yang et al.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

But their reluctance has less to do with what’s happening in class and more to do with their identities as students. Use these classroom strategies for reluctant learners in high school to build relationships, stoke curiosity, and build a learning team that focuses on student success. Shift to a student-centered classroom 8.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

She was the first to model what it means to truly be there for students, during both their triumphs and their hardest moments. Set the Bar High “Set the bar high, and students will strive to reach it.” When we show students that we believe in their capabilities, they rise—not just to meet the challenge, but often to surpass it.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 12, 2025

She was the first to model what it means to truly be there for students, during both their triumphs and their hardest moments. Set the Bar High “Set the bar high, and students will strive to reach it.” When we show students that we believe in their capabilities, they rise—not just to meet the challenge, but often to surpass it.

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Beliefs Education Motivation Failure 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

Accreditation costs, capstone portfolio software, and national and state certification exams have contributed to the enrollment “chill.” The college’s last spring semester was about to start, and we were trying to support one another while performing triage on students. Going to campus was likened to caregiving for someone in hospice.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 19, 2025

Accreditation costs, capstone portfolio software, and national and state certification exams have contributed to the enrollment “chill.” The college’s last spring semester was about to start, and we were trying to support one another while performing triage on students. Going to campus was likened to caregiving for someone in hospice.

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Teaching Ethics Teaching Evaluations Evaluation 55

eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

They dissected the questions she asked during the lesson, looked at how much time she took to work through problems and analyzed how shed moved around the room. Instead of throwing out questions to the whole class, now Gallimore more often calls on individuals. The tactics, she said, have helped keep her students engaged.

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Cal Matters

MAY 29, 2025

In summary Secretary of State Marco Rubios announcement of the intent to revoke Chinese student visas could affect more than 50,000 at California universities and colleges and prove particularly costly to UC and Cal State campuses already facing budget cuts. Sending those students home would have far-ranging financial impacts.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

When traditional icebreakers just dont cut it, try switching things up with Would You Rather questions for high school. These simple questions are an easy way to get students talking and thinking without the pressure of a writing prompt. Try them for a morning meeting, first-week-of-school activity, or SEL check-in.

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High School High School Questions Schools 52

Catlin Tucker

MAY 9, 2019

As a student, I remember the stress of preparing for final exams. Sometimes I didn’t even know what the format of the final exam would be…essay, multiple choice, or short answer. My suggestion was to create a personalized final exam. Students no longer feel powerless. less is more and 2.

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Exams Essay Fairness Coaching 419

eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Students across the country take AP exams in hopes of earning high exam scores that help them opt out of college prerequisites and ultimately save money on tuition. When students take an AP class, they need to know what they’re in for. Start talking about the test on Day 1.

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Exams Essay Testing History 305

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 3, 2019

As the fall semester comes to a close, many teachers are thinking about final exams or end of the semester summative assessments. Often those semester exams cover a lot of information. The prospect of preparing students for those exams can be daunting. There are already games created and ready to use!

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Exams Students Textbooks Critical Thinking 483

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

It is also a cognitively challenging task since it requires thinking about the key concepts in a unit or learning cycle and producing a collection of questions to guide students in recalling information and developing a deeper understanding of the material. They can create review games using platforms like Quizizz and Kahoot!

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Boston – July 28, 2022 – Two VHS Learning students earned top honors on the 2022 National Latin Exam (NLE), with one achieving a perfect score and earning a gold medal. Both students took VHS Learning’s Advanced Placement® Latin course, which is the equivalent of a first semester college Latin course. About VHS Learning.

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Exams Instructors Learning Students 254

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

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. Helping students review for an exam often takes the form of a study guide or review game. Student-created Kahoot!

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Blended Learning Students Exams Study 522

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2014

When I received notification that our school was closing three days before final exams, I was dismayed. So, I decided to get creative with technology and modify my class so students would still cover the content. Text Your Students and Parents . Use a Google Community to Connect Students.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Since the Advanced Placement (AP) program began in the 1950s, tens of millions of students have taken their exams in school, with paper and pencil, over the course of several hours. The result was an open book, open note, abbreviated at-home exam , using whatever device a student had available.

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Exams Testing Multiple Choice Questions Internet 218

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2020

UWorld, an online learning tool for high-stakes exams, is offering a free, full-length PSAT practice exam that familiarizes students with the format and content of the real test. Each question answered will provide the student with a detailed explanation of the answer choices to help students actively learn and retain concepts.

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Exams Students Testing Active Learning 176

Edsurge

MAY 14, 2020

Preparing for a major exam—one that you paid and studied months for—is stressful enough. And the only recourse is that you get to retake the test, with different questions, a month later. And the only recourse is that you get to retake the test, with different questions, a month later. Your AP Exam Is Complete.”

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Exams Testing Students Questions 178

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2021

Students in project-based learning ( PBL ) classrooms across the United States significantly outperform students in typical classrooms, according to four studies released from Lucas Education Research, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), along with researchers from five major universities.

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Exams Students Science Study 322

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. Apps like Google Calendar, collaborative platforms like Google Meet, and others can enhance productivity and allow students to benefit from peer interactions. Why so many digital crutches? The right digital tools makes it manageable, even rewarding.

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Exams Study Syllabus Testing 157

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. The debate, however, often overlooks one crucial aspect: What do the students think? Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 119

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

As an educator, I’m always looking for new and innovative ways to help my students prepare for exams. And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Record lectures so students can review them at their convenience.

Exams 155

Exams Technology Quizzes Lecturing 155

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 24, 2019

Groups of students worked collaboratively to figure out which transitional words fit into particular sentences then entered their answers into a lockbox to see if they were correct. At one station, students were given a sheet of paper in a plastic page protector. Separate each question onto a separate section.

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Exams Languages Language Coaching 407

Edsurge

JULY 14, 2020

In her syllabus written before the pandemic, she had planned a final exam with a series of physics problems for students to work out. But that just didn’t feel right with all that her students were going through. The students were supposed to explain some of the concepts they had learned in class. Learn more.

Exams 178

Exams Essay Syllabus Questions 178

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. The debate, however, often overlooks one crucial aspect: What do the students think? Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

Exams 111

Exams Fairness Instructors Teaching Methods 111

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Too many students view mistakes as a bad thing to be avoided. In this post, Sarah Dunn , a high school math teacher, shares the strategy she uses to get students thinking critically about mathematical mistakes. I think it’s powerful for students to practice recognizing errors. . Making mistakes is how students learn.

Math 453

Math Exams Blended Learning Coaching 453

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Typically, information presented to students is either qualitative or too broad, such as during parent-teacher conferences or through course grades. In contrast, medical school can overwhelm students with detailed information, like longitudinal reports on multiple-choice question performance throughout the year.

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Multiple Choice Questions Feedback Students History 268

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

Math is a fundamental part of K-12 education, but students often face significant challenges in mastering increasingly challenging math concepts. Many students suffer from math anxiety, which can lead to a lack of confidence and motivation.

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Coaching Math Students Assignments 278

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

percent of students reported having a test, quiz, or exam within their first week of school. With academic challenges starting so early in the year, it’s no surprise that students are looking for innovative ways to cope with the stress. In a survey conducted on Brainly.com on August 21, 2024, 60.5 percent) and science (13.0

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Essay Schools Ethics Students 276

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2020

Changes to a major standardized test usually take months—or even years—to develop and are typically announced well in advance of the first official exam sitting. Students who need help accessing digital tools can contact the College Board with this form.) Exams will be held from May 11 through May 22. Not so during a pandemic.

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Testing Exams Essay Textbooks 195

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The guide contains examples of how some educators are teaching with ChatGPT, along with a series of frequently-asked questions that may help guide teachers as they seek to strike a balance between accepting AI’s presence and an over-reliance on such tools. You can take these ideas and make them your own.”

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Teaching Quizzes Exams English 269

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Topping our monthly Top 5 list was a look at how professors are rebooting oral exams to respond to concerns that students can now use ChatGPT and other AI tools to cheat on essays. Some are bringing back a classic approach that was once common in medieval universities: the oral exam.

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Exams Essay Reading STEM 143

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2023

A recent survey by study.com found that nearly 90 percent of students admitted to using OpenAI’s chatbot in some home-related capacity, and more than 25 percent of teachers have already caught a student cheating using the chatbot. This begs a two-fold question: why do students cheat in the first place, and why is it so easy to cheat?

Exams 282

Exams Essay Education Academic Integrity 282

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In this episode, we discuss the changing roles of teachers and students in a time when students have unlimited access to information and resources online. We lament the pressure that many teachers feel about teaching inside a metaphorical box because of pacing guides, curriculum demands, and standardized exams.

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Exams Discussions Achievement Activities 367

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

To remediate the exam preparation study skills that beginning (and other) students are missing, most of us respond by telling students about those skills that make for good exam performance. Students need to work to develop and refine those skills. 274) theme involved the value students placed on the assignment.

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Exams Assignments Study Evaluation 105

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2017

Instead of spending hours grading assignments designed to help students develop these skills, I limit my energy to providing feedback in class as they work and grading the actual assessments–exam, essay, performance task. Then as grade reporting approaches, I sit down with every single student for a grade interview.

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Grades Essay Exams English 419