Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Similarly, we think Chickering and Gamson’s approach to teaching applies to the modern day online classroom. Many studies have looked at ways to ensure the quality of online courses, providing general suggestions for best practices in the online environment (McNeal & Gray, 2021). Learning does not occur in isolation.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

This foundational knowledge includes study skills. No matter what subject you teach, spend time showing students how to take notes, how to study for tests and quizzes, and how to balance their time between homework and other after-school activities. Maximizing student engagement is the goal for every teacher!

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Instead of relying on rigid teaching methods, AEF Schools tailor their curriculum to each student, ensuring academic progress while strengthening executive functioning, social skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

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k12

JULY 24, 2025

If you have an easily overstimulated child, you can create a study nook that caters to their unique needs in a way that isn’t possible in a traditional classroom. Even though certified teachers lead classes for online school, you’ll still need to ensure your child is attending courses, keeping up with assignments, and passing exams.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2025

In early February, seventh grade math teacher Jamie Gallimore tried something new: She watched herself teach class. In addition, middle school grades and attendance are the best indicators of how a student will do in high school and whether theyre ready for college at the end of high school, a 2014 study found.

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Cal Matters

MAY 29, 2025

In its statement, the State Department did not specify when it would begin revoking visas or who, specifically, would be targeted, except that it would include those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields. She said she just signed a lease, which expires June 2026.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 28, 2025

But with exams, homework, and college prep piling up, its easy to forget theres a whole planet waiting to be explored. Be at the top of the class or study abroad during your senior year? Dance in a school assembly in traditional clothing or teach your classmates a recipe from your culture?

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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.

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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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This shortcoming means that, every year, nearly 100,000 elementary teachers across the country enter classrooms with false assurances that they are ready to teach reading. More than 50 years of research has illuminated the most effective way to teach children to read. Just six exams are rated “strong” and four are rated “acceptable.”

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on March 21, 2017. 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. © Magna Publications. All rights reserved.

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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. Integrate interactive quiz modules into the course content.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With school back, let’s talk about the most efficient ways to study. With increasing coursework and extracurricular activities, a structured approach to studying helps manage time effectively, reduces stress, and boosts learning outcomes. For example, you could find a selection of study material at Studocu that you can utilize.

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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. The teacher has to do the lion’s share of the work compiling a list of items to include on the study guide or creating questions for a game. The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking.

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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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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The College Board will soon allow high school students to register for Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the fall, rather than having them wait until spring—just before the exams are held. It’s a simple, seemingly inconsequential change, but in both the small- and large-scale studies the nonprofit conducted in U.S.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2021

Studying used to mean memorizing–flash cards, rote drills, worksheets, repeat. One of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributing writers has some great suggestions on the secrets to successful studying. Revealed: The Secrets to Studying Success. When it comes to studying, there’s no such thing as a one size fits all approach.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2022

Note-taking and Study Apps. Taking notes from discussions helps greatly in remembering important points raised and in aiding you to study for exams and other assessment activities. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. ClickUp (not familiar to me). These apps can help you do that.

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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. This means that you have to find a way to eliminate the stress and pressure from the equation so you can study well.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Self-study for AP exams A motivated student can self-study for AP exams using prep books, online resources, or AP exam prep courses and still take the AP exams at a local testing center. IB courses, in particular, are highly regarded by colleges and provide a rigorous academic foundation.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2020

With so many classes online during the pandemic—many of them taught by professors still struggling to figure out how to teach in the format—students are increasingly turning to homework-help websites. She says she went to the tutoring center for help, “and none of them say that they feel confident teaching me that economics class,” she says.

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eSchool News

JULY 6, 2022

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam will be taken entirely online next year. Many other states already have fully online tests—and in response to the pandemic, graduate entrance and career certification exams have shifted online as well.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A 2021 College Board analysis found that simply completing AP classes and taking the exams made students more likely to enroll in college and excel in introductory courses. Strong AP exam scores allow students to earn college credits and potentially skip introductory university courses.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It’s a common belief that testing anxiety affects only older students, such as those taking high school or college placement exams. In fact, studies have shown that test anxiety is actually the worst in the middle grades. However, testing anxiety affects students of all ages.

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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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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Exam blueprints are a teaching tool that is still shrouded in controversy. Understanding the utility and impact of exam blueprints from a student perspective can be a game-changer. They can also help instructors to ensure that exams are fair and equitable. No more guesswork—students know exactly what to expect.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Year after year and in study after study, we see the same thing: Confident students are better students. While students may not count the ability to continue taking exams as a benefit, it’s these very platforms that can enable them to continue building their knowledge and their confidence.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. “My The real issue is that the teaching and learning process in class is not engaging students via technology that is an integral part of their lives. But the phones aren’t the problem.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

New methods of teaching may help close this gap, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. Schools also tend to rely on spoken communication to teach and written exams to assess learning. The study suggests that being able to construct meaning from multiple methods is critical for multilingual students.

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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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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

For example, in intelligence tests, being in a positive mood increased exam takers’ intelligence and creativity. Many educators focus on classroom tools and teaching techniques, but this research shows that one of the most powerful things you can do is prime your students’ brains with positivity.

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eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2023

According to a recent study , grading is one of the least stressful activities early career teachers have to complete. Effective instructional design models and psychometrics generally anticipate that students can master an end-of-course exam with a 70 to 80 percent score.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 25, 2022

Studying overseas is becoming more popular than ever. The Institute for International Education of Students (IES) explained why based on a survey they conducted to explore the long-term impact of study abroad on the personal, professional, and academic lives of students. How to Apply to Study in the UK.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2019

The number of female students scoring a 3 or higher on the AP CSP Exam increased 133 percent since 2016-17, according to new data from The College Board. Douglas Kiang teaches computer science, app development, and independent study at Honolulu’s Punahou School.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

Our society cannot wait for this year’s fourth graders, who are benefiting from recent changes in the way we teach reading, to grow up and enter the workforce in 2032. Meanwhile, a 2020 study found a significant connection between average yearly income and average reading levels. points and 1.5 points, respectively.

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