Exams Testing Writing 
Cult of Pedagogy
APRIL 27, 2025
But if you’re new here, I’ll give you a very quick overview: Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test on it or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. That class always has a wait list now.”
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. Start talking about the test on Day 1. Let students know that they can expect the test to be rigorous and that, as a result, they need to be prepared.
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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.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
That holds true for students scoring a 5 on the test as well as a 1 or 2. Strong AP exam scores allow students to earn college credits and potentially skip introductory university courses. Strong AP exam scores allow students to earn college credits and potentially skip introductory university courses. There is a threshold.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 5, 2024
When states that normally required a high school exit exam waived that requirement, graduation rates went up. High rates of absenteeism that have persisted since the pandemic represent another “wild card” that could affect future high school graduation rates, researchers write.
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.”
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. Speaking and writing are about producing the language, requiring a different mental muscle from learners. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication.
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