eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

That holds true for students scoring a 5 on the test as well as a 1 or 2. There are, of course, financial drivers for students who score well. Strong AP exam scores allow students to earn college credits and potentially skip introductory university courses. There is a threshold.

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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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eSchool News

MAY 2, 2022

Nearly everyone remembers the stress of taking a test in school. In-class exams have the power to make even the most dedicated of students quake with fear, not to mention the damage they can do to the egos of struggling learners. Unfortunately, that stress isn’t limited to students in higher grades. Making assessment fun.

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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. Until, finally, you’re finished.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Where a student lived and what policies their school followed during the pandemic affected how likely they were to graduate from high school. When states that normally required a high school exit exam waived that requirement, graduation rates went up. But a new report paints a more complicated picture.

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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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

College admissions trends have followed suit, especially regarding standardized testing. The debate over using test scores in college admissions has oscillated between requiring them and questioning their necessity in favor of relying more on student grade point averages (GPAs).

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2025

Key points: Lowering the academic bar is a disservice to students and families Leading (again) in uncertainty Five years on: COVIDs impact on schoolsand whats next for education For more news on educational progress, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub We are living in an Ozempic era.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

Spend less time preparing for tests! 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.

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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. This way, students can enter the exam room without surprises. This way, students can enter the exam room without surprises.

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eSchool News

JULY 18, 2023

AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (PRWEB) — YouScience® , the leading technology provider dedicated to closing the growing skills gap between students and employers, is proud to announce that it has administered over 1 million certification exams to high school students across the U.S., during the 2022-23 academic year.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

While online college classes, web-based test prep, and other internet-facilitated learning methods have become a popular option over the last decade, in-person education remained the norm until the pandemic struck. Some students are putting college on hold, waiting for things to return to normal before heading off to university.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Think about the jobs in today’s economy — the ones we’re supposed to prepare students for after graduation. Are employees evaluated using bubble-in tests to prove they know the ins and outs of their job? The questions sound a bit silly until you realize too often that’s what students take away from their education.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2024

The SAT is to standardized testing what the floppy disk is to data storage. Providers of some of the most popular standardized tests are rethinking their offerings as new AI tools are challenging traditional techniques for finding out what students know — and allowing new ways to give and score tests.

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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. On April 3, the College Board offered details about alterations to the AP tests it will administer this May. Exams will be held from May 11 through May 22.

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Edsurge

MAY 18, 2021

The academic year is winding down at schools and colleges, and some instructors are rethinking their usual approach to final exams to fit this unprecedented time. The professor, Stephanie Bailey, asked students in her introductory physics course to pair up with a senior in a local nursing home who was stuck in quarantine.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2019

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. When I was a principal, students were on their own when it came to preparing for one of the most influential exams of their life.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Key points: Students have an affordable, accessible pathway to higher education 5 ways kids will learn about careers in 2025 Students need clarity on their postsecondary pathways For more news on college readiness, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As an educator, Im continuously searching for ways to give my students a leg up.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

I wonder if he is going to be able to take our weekly formative assessment today, or if it will be another case of him rapidly clicking through the test simply to complete it. I notice my student Kayla is on the verge of tears. During “testing season,” I make sure to pay extra attention to her emotional state.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 27, 2024

When my friend, Emma, was preparing for finals, she used Trello to organize her study schedule, Quizlet for flashcards, and weekly Google Meet sessions with classmates to discuss tough topics, transforming her test stress into an effective study routine. Because studying for exams can feel overwhelming. Why so many digital crutches?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 25, 2022

Colleges can’t tap into a student’s webcam to scan the room around them during remote exams. The case involves a student at Cleveland State University whose professor asked students to allow the college’s Honorlock software to capture images of their surroundings to make sure study materials weren’t present.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

The College Board says it is preparing to offer digital versions of the SAT test in students’ homes later this year, “in the unlikely event” that schools remain closed through the fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We Our top priority is the health and well being of students.”

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

NEW YORK – Brainly, the AI Learning Companion TM used by 15 million monthly active users, announces the release of Test Prep, the latest AI-powered innovation designed to improve test scores, boost student confidence and reduce anxiety. students confirming they don’t give themselves enough time to study for their tests.

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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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Think about the jobs in today’s economy — the ones we’re supposed to prepare students for after graduation. Are employees evaluated using bubble-in tests to prove they know the ins and outs of their job? The questions sound a bit silly until you realize too often that’s what students take away from their education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Key points: Virtual reality offers learning beyond just verbal communications 3 AR/VR resources that nurture student curiosity Reaching the 4Cs with 3D and virtual reality For more on VR in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Multilingual students face unique challenges that can hurt their performance in school.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The number of students applying to college has increased , while the number of spots at colleges and universities in the United States has remained relatively constant. For Ivy League schools, acceptance rates are usually under 10 percent, with many accepting fewer than 5 percent of the students who apply.

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Edsurge

MARCH 23, 2020

Students who were expecting to take online tests proctored by Examity received a notice that the service had been temporarily suspended. Upon logging on, they saw a message which said in part: “Due to staff safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Examity platform is temporarily down.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 19, 2014

In the past I’ve had students write a timed five-paragraph argument essay about whether Montag, from Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, is a conformist or nonconformist. My students had already written four essays this year, so I decided to ditch the essay. My students entered the class eager to begin their work.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2022

The College Board announced today that the SAT will be going fully digital, arguing that the shift will make the test easier to take and administer—and a better fit for today’s students. Many critics of the test, though, remain skeptical that the changes are meaningful. Scores will also be delivered faster.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In fact, one state, Iowa, requires no reading licensure test at all. 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.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2024

Texas is turning over some of the scoring process of its high-stakes standardized tests to robots. News outlets have detailed the rollout by the Texas Education Agency of a natural language processing program, a form of artificial intelligence, to score the written portion of standardized tests administered to students in third grade and up.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

That vision became AEF Schools , a place designed for students who needed something differenta structured, supportive environment where learning goes beyond textbooks and tests. Operating three campuses in the Davie area, AEF Schools cater to a diverse student population through two Preparatory Programs and one Academy Program.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2022

Last month, the College Board, which develops and administers the SAT, announced that the test would move entirely online by 2024. Many states already have an online option for standardized tests, which allowed students to take assessments digitally during remote learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Effective SEL instruction isnt possible without this key element For more on avoiding burnout, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub The demands of modern education often leave teachers and students feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Here are three ways SEL can help prevent burnout for both teachers and students.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

After more than a year of virtual learning, many educators and parents are investigating approaches to accelerate learning to ensure students are ready for their next step. While content knowledge is a requisite part of a student’s education, on its own it is insufficient if a student is to thrive academically and professionally.

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