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

JUNE 11, 2024

Clear communication : Ensure that all stakeholders are well-informed about end-of-year procedures, such as exams, grading, and returning textbooks. This might include orientation sessions, buddy programs, or meetings with future teachers. Clear communication helps to reduce confusion and stress.

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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. 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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Through this partnership, all 33 schools in the district will use IXL to supplement math, English language arts, science and social studies instruction. Laredo ISD is located in Laredo, Texas , on the border with Mexico. IXL’s personalized learning platform.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 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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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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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. She previously led LinkedIn Learning’s social learning team as a product manager.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2023

Attending such a bootcamp equips you with better study strategies and boosts your confidence starting school and building foundational relationships with staff, peers, and faculty. You can also take foreign languages, social studies, and arts. Start college preparation early College preparation isn’t just about academics.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Laptops and internet connections are not available in every household , and even students who usually have such resources available may now find themselves competing for them with siblings or parents studying or working from home. That’s the approach the College Board is taking this spring with its adapted AP exams.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Edmentum was honored to have Marzano Research peer review a research project we conducted for our classroom practice and assessment program, Study Island; Marzano confirmed the effectiveness of using Study Island for online practice. Ace the Test with Study Island. Study Island New Game-Based Group Sessions.

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Testing Exams Peer Review Study 161

Edsurge

MAY 6, 2019

With Advanced Placement exams starting this month, the past weeks have kept Amanda DoAmaral working around the clock. The company’s name is a reference to the best score possible on the AP exam. On Fiveable, visitors can watch livestreams of AP exam review for free. And she’s starting with subjects that she knows best.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Following its review of IXL’s quasi-experimental research, The IXL effect: Measuring the impact of IXL Math and IXL Language Arts in Pennsylvania schools , the ERC determined that the study met ESSA Tier 2 standards for evidence-based interventions in each subject and added the resources to its list.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Louisiana is combining English and social studies exams into unified assessments that students take throughout the year, rather than one longer test at the end of the year. A goal is to improve the usefulness and timeliness of test results so teachers may better personalize learning for students.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 22, 2016

Kids Discover , a provider of engaging science and social studies curriculum, announced that its interactive digital library, Kids Discover Online, now includes custom assessment capabilities. The Assessments feature includes more than 5,000 pre-built questions covering more than 1,200 science and social studies topics.

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Multiple Choice Questions Quizzes Social Studies Exams 108

Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2019

The ACT skill, which provides general information about the exam and can help students prepare for the test, will be available to the public this fall. Now she has taught teachers how to use it across grade levels and subjects—from kindergarten to 12th grade, from math to social studies. Her passion project took off from there.

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Skills Quizzes Teachers Testing 167

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For 14 years, Laura Johnson has taught a variety of subjects, including social studies, psychology, and music and art appreciation–all virtually within ALVS. Accepting a golf scholarship to attend college, Scott briefly studied law before receiving a master’s degree in library science.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Each unit of study is centered on a common essential question in which we assess via a structured socratic method. Justin Taylor is a social studies teacher in the Humanities Studies Program at Bulkeley High School in Hartford, Connecticut. Who will be next to join us?

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

I studied relentlessly under immense pressure, and my hard work paid off when I was accepted to my desired university. In my confusion, I began reading for curiosity rather than exams. I have never used traditional tests in my classes because I dont believe that teaching ability can be measured through exams.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2017

Afternoons, however, were available for flexible tutorial time, during which students could work independently, study with peers, or meet with teachers—focusing on whatever they might need that day. She currently takes a grade eleven social studies class and grade ten science class that are offered at the same time.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Building knowledge across ELA, math science, and social studies can be accelerated with the development of critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills. It’s no longer about relying on traditional exams or a checklist for graduation.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

Those applications are fine, but I talk a lot about h ow to integrate technology in cool ways for engagement purposes , like during social studies or math lessons or science. But no one is studying for one test every period of every day. And they shouldn't even try to be the expert.

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Technology Textbooks Education Testing 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2016

Creating podcasts of the material that you are reviewing is an excellent study method. Having students create podcasts to review different topics is a great way to study before an exam. Alternatively, the class could work together in creating a study guide in podcast form that the whole class can then revise from.

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Exams Assignments Social Studies Study 104

Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2019

The last time it did was back in 2015 when the NAEP exam, also known as the Nation’s Report Card, found that nearly three-quarters of eighth graders scored below proficiency in the subject. Kenneth KellerResults from NAEP's geography exam from the past 25 years reveal that less than a third of students are proficient in the subject.

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History Exams Culture Knowledge 166

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development, whose research team worked with us to produce a controlled study that would conclusively report whether game based-learning increased student achievement. I joined a cohort of 13 eighth grade teachers, representing 1,000 students participating in the research study.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Founded in 1986, the company is perhaps best known for its Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math programs, along with its STAR formative assessments that help teachers and students prepare for their end-of-year state exams. The company claims to service a third of U.S. schools and more than 90 countries.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Students attend live classes or access pre-recorded lessons, submit assignments electronically, take exams online, and engage in digital collaboration with peers and teachers. Teens enrolled in exam preparation courses (like NEET, JEE, or SAT coaching) can manage their coursework around mock tests and study plans.

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k12

MARCH 31, 2025

Other times, its about building confidence, focus, or stronger study habits. Unlike large group lessons or self-guided study, personalized tutoring meets students exactly where they are, adjusting to their pace, strengths, and challenges. Sometimes, its about mastering a tricky topic. French to master a globally influential language.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 21, 2023

While these students — a group we’re calling experienced multilinguals — are probably quite comfortable and fluent with speaking English socially, they may still be unfamiliar with the academic language used in science, social studies, math, and other content areas. I’ve had mostly A’s and B’s on most of my exams.

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English Language Languages Testing 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

However, the evidence for this from her study was weak. For example, she says, the civics exam asks a question about what the longest river in the U.S. Ta says the biggest opportunity their school gave them at an early age was when social studies teachers began class by turning on the daily news.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2018

Photo Credit: Jenny Abamu Despite a relatively new building, constructed in 2003 as part of a former superintendent’s turnaround project, Fisher has suffered from consistent low performance—falling far below state standards on exams and adjusted growth targets designed specifically for the school. During the 2015-16 school year, only 0.7

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Edsurge

JULY 27, 2021

“Political socialization, a lot of that happens online,” says Ioana Literat, professor of communication, media and learning technologies design at Columbia University’s Teachers College. “We We like to think that it happens in school in civics class, or the social studies classroom. and AP World History exams.

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