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. Instead of asking, “How can I help students to review for the exam?”

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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. It was not without its hiccups.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2024

Wisconsin is creating a new literacy office and hiring reading coaches. Dozens of states are moving to align their teaching practices with the science of reading, a body of research on how children learn that emphasizes explicit phonics instruction alongside helping students build vocabulary and knowledge about the world. newsletters.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. xx The Ask a Tech Teacher team shares a variety of digital tools that improve and streamline exam prep: How Digital Study Techniques Improve Exam Preparation Studying for exams can often feel like this huge, monumental task that causes not only stress but existential anxiety.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional learning for the entire school community. Almost three-quarters of those say that they need access to more resources to identify and support students with reading difficulties.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 3, 2015

The final assessment does not have to be a pen and paper or scantron exam. There are always a collection of students who don’t do well on traditional exams and writing assignments who shine when asked to think outside the box and create! Just click the title to read more about each! Click here to read a blog on that!

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 12, 2014

When I received notification that our school was closing three days before final exams, I was dismayed. Part of our class assignment was to complete reading in Fahrenheit 451. Normally, students would have small group discussions about the reading. We didn’t have time to lose an entire day together.

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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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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 5, 2019

Below is a video tutorial I created to provide students with a concrete example of what it looks like to use these tips while reading an excerpt from The Giver in StudySync. All of the vocabulary on the new SAT is used in context, so students will need to be comfortable navigating a challenging text with unfamiliar vocabulary.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2023

Preparing for exams requires a systematic approach to ensure you cover all the necessary material and feel confident on test day. This pressure can actually hurt your chances of doing well on the exams. Preparation is the best way to not feel stressed and go into the exams with a clear mind.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

I have also noticed that students do not read the full question. But, not reading the questions carefully is a common mistake made in mathematics. The habit of taking time to ‘read the full question’ is not only important in our math class, but also on the SAT. As a result, they struggle to find the error.

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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. Keep up with reading.” “See Another regular theme addressed how much more confident students felt about taking exams. Come to class.”

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Helping students review for an exam often takes the form of a study guide or review game. Anyone who reads my blog knows that I love a good choice board ! These traditional approaches to review are problematic on three fronts. Then students can partner up and play the game during an offline section of a whole group rotation lesson.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Encourage students to form study groups to prepare for an exam. Gather reading samples from students to evaluate their reading level and share with parents. Here are some ideas for using Voxer to help connect students in a meaningful way and practice both their speaking and listening skills. Group storytelling.

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Exams Feedback Assignments English 325

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Pro-censorship groups do not represent the vast majority of parents or guardians in their beliefs about librarians, reading, education, and civil society.” One state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all. More than 50 years of research has illuminated the most effective way to teach children to read.

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Essay Exams Testing Reading 287

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. They can look at the rubric, read the description of what a 1, 2, 3, and 4 look like for each skill.

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Grades Essay Exams English 419

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Emmersion’s adaptive assessments evaluate and certify speaking, writing and reading abilities, which shorten an organization’s time-to-hire and improve customer satisfaction scores. Educational institutions use WebCAPE , Emmersion’s adaptive placement exam, to measure learners’ reading, grammar and listening skills.

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Language Languages Exams English 241

eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2019

It’s one thing to read about doing a triathlon or to watch one on TV; it’s another to dive into the water, hop on the bike seat, and hit the pavement. The same is true of college test prep for exams such as the SAT or ACT—without self-direction, personalized goals, and active practice, you’re not going to reach your target score.

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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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Writing Exams Essay Students 210

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. ESL students need stellar writing skills to pass exams and language tests or enter the university. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

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Writing Skills Essay Languages 286

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

A study of public schools in Texas found that those using IXL Math or IXL English Language Arts outperformed other schools on STAAR exams by as much as 11 percentile points in math, 17 percentile points in reading and 8 percentile points in writing. IXL’s TEKS alignment has been independently reviewed by Learning List.

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Distance Learning Exams English Math 246

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The global pandemic of superficial learning characterised by the passive acceptance of information, memorisation of isolated and unlinked facts, and a lack of opportunity to explore subjects in depth – has resulted in millions being left unprepared for deeper challenges beyond passing exams.

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Exams Learning Languages Language 258

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

One initiative involved designating 15 minutes of quiet time after lunch for both students and teachers to engage in an activity of their choice, such as reading, meditating, or simply resting. Whether its a quiet reflection period or a no-homework policy during exam weeks, these changes can make a big difference.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2024

Here are popular online resources to prepare for ACT and SAT tests ( click for updated list ): Albert Online — lots of SAT practice exams, including subject areas. College Board Kaplan Test Prep Khan Academy reading-writing-practice Mindsnacks SAT Vocabulary –a big part of succeeding on the SAT essay is knowing the right word Number2.com

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Our 6th graders, 74% of them passed the state exam. With special supports for students who had difficulty reading, MATHia worked as a tool to empower learners with a wide range of skill sets. MATHia offers multiple hints and has read-aloud supports for students who are struggling readers,” Tracy explains. “I

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2019

The fact that more candidates fail their professional exams on their first attempt (54 percent) than pass them suggests a lack of adequate preparation and lies in stark comparison to other professions–nursing, for example, achieves an 85 percent first-time pass rate, according to the report.

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Teachers Exams Knowledge History 240

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

According to the report, on the NWEA MAP assessment, given 2-3 times per year, 36,000 students from five districts showed an average growth of 130 percent in reading and 122 percent in math, compared to national MAP growth targets. Next page: Amazing growth from three districts).

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Learning Exams Math Testing 218

eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2016

Almost 70 percent of community college students and 40 percent of four-year college students enroll without college-level reading and mathematics skills. When it comes to mathematics learning technology, students want: Help preparing for tests and exams; 77 percent of instructors provide practice problems or practice tests.

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Math Exams Instructors STEM 188

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2021

“The addition of such a strong special education leader to our team is part of Lexia’s ongoing commitment to support the needs of school districts striving to help every student to read, write and speak confidently and proficiently,” said Lexia President Nick Gaehde. Students in eighth grade made the fourth largest gains.

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Education Special Education Disabilities Exams 246

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2019

Biggest challenge: Results on standardized tests revealed that about a quarter of our 9th- and 10th-grade students weren’t reading at grade level. 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.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2020

A library for centralizing useful content, ranging from reading materials to exam papers. The platform includes the following features: Dynamic communication channels to stay connected as a class. Task management features for assigning homework and following up easily.

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Quizzes Exams Learning Communication 176

eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2025

On Edia’s platform, an AI coach reads students’ work and gives them personalized feedback based on their mistakes so they can think about their answers, try again, and master concepts. Some FDR classes use Edia several days a week for specific math supports, while others use it for homework assignments. The results?

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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. Read more. K-12 classroom instructors, instructional coaches, and educational administrators are invited to enroll.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A student teacher in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s early childhood program, Esme had failed the Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test, known as WFORT, for the second time, with graduation only a month away. Students must pay for and pass this exam to receive their teaching license.

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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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Companies offering proctoring tools that monitor students as they take online exams are now being watched themselves—by Democratic senators. You must be able to demonstrate that you are respecting students’ privacy,” the letter reads. Led by U.S. The remote proctoring industry has been around for decades.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

to implement the neuroscience-designed Build English Fast ™ solution for this project to help ELLs accelerate their English language acquisition, and make fast and lasting gains in their language and reading skills. Second, it provides individualized, intensive practice in English vocabulary, grammar and reading skills.

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