eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Are employees evaluated using bubble-in tests to prove they know the ins and outs of their job? Why is the culture to drill facts into students’ heads just to pass a test? I’ve never been a big believer in teaching to a test. Next page: Classroom tips and test scores).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

This year, the College Board, having learned from those experiences, is announcing more changes in an effort to provide “unprecedented flexibility” in the age of pandemic-era testing, says Trevor Packer, a senior vice president at the nonprofit who leads the AP program. They said, ‘Please don’t take that away,’” Packer recalls.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

For 60 years, SkillsUSA has provided these types of hands-on learning opportunities for students in the form of regional, state, and national competitions–and participants in these contests have gained valuable career experience. Teams are also judged on efficiency, speed and teamwork.

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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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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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Edsurge

JUNE 7, 2019

Dan Levy had long considered himself an equitable instructor in terms of calling on students to participate in class discussions. So in 2014, the senior lecturer in public policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government decided to test that assumption. The difference may be more pronounced in science classes.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. Literacy can make or break their school performance and enhance their career and civic participation.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

At the Human Computing Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, McLaren develops digital learning games to study how effective they are in the classroom and beyond. For more than a decade, McLaren and colleagues have brought games like this to Pittsburgh area schools to test their technology and learning theories.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Several empirical studies have confirmed that students in gamified learning environments achieve higher levels of motivation and cognitive engagement compared to those in traditional classroom settings” (Dehghanzadeh et al., For example, before a math test, I create a Quizizz game with problems covering the key concepts.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2025

Alabama state law previously required students to take at least four years each of English, math, science and social studies to graduate from high school. The law passed in 2024 alongside a spate of bills aimed at boosting the states labor participation rate, which at 58% as of January remained below the national rate of 63%.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

What are active study strategies? What are active study strategies? Active study strategies in K-12 education are essential for promoting effective learning habits, enhancing comprehension, and fostering academic success. What is passive studying?

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

The impact of technology on the human brain is still being studied, but there is a body of research which is decades old and has increased its capacity to inform education with advances in medical imaging technology. The effect of Brain Based Learning on academic achievement: A meta-analytical study. McClintic, C., & Klimek, K.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Study Finds Data Analytics Help Lower Rates of Disciplinary Action in K–12. In order to address classroom equity concerns among education leaders, schools are looking to adopt new, more information-based practices to keep students engaged in their studies and support those who are having difficulties. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

eighth-graders scored at the international average for computer and information literacy but below the international average for computational thinking, according to the results of an international study focusing on how prepared students are for todays digital learning and working environments. Scores for U.S. ICILS data have been collected.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Studies have shown that if you start cultivating STEM interest in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms, students will have a greater chance of pursuing a career in the field. Hyper-focused on standardized testing. While these tests are important, they limit the ability to put the scientific method in action.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2019

Ever had a kid freeze on a test and then give up in frustration as he forgets everything he studied for? Or have you had students who simply, seemingly randomly, shut down out of nowhere and refuse to participate? According to Pew’s studies, 70 percent of teens reported anxiety and depression as a “major problem.”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

He effectively provides his students with what he refers to as “low-stakes” testing. This practice helps to keep students engaged, allows them to test their knowledge without impacting their grades , and provides Dr. Perumal with valuable insights into what material students are struggling with. How are you measuring success?

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2025

In one study , 92.6 percent of participants identified hands-on lab work as the key factor inspiring them to pursue STEM degrees and careers. In Volusia County, Florida, Volusia County School students navigate wetlands, test water quality, and track environmental shifts using Vernier technology.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2024

Study after study has shown that effective library programs can increase student literacy and test scores and create more equitable student outcomes. Literacy can make or break their school performance and enhance their career and civic participation.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A researcher tested a new weight loss supplement. After all, it’s based on an experiment that used a “precise” scale, studied a decent number of subjects and measured change over time. Each group of study participants started the experiment by taking a pre-test and receiving training about critical thinking.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2023

A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests math-anxious students choose less-effective study methods. This year’s celebration of all-things-math was no different, and our entire team is in awe of the accomplishments of this year’s top individuals and schools and all the other participants.

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Teach Hub

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s one thing when the classroom is silent because students are concentrating on a task or taking a test, but it’s another thing when the silence is due to a lack of engagement. How do we break this silence and boost student participation in our classroom? Here are a few methods to try to help solicit student participation.

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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. The Preparatory Programs support students who thrive in a structured setting without the added stress of homework or standardized testing.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Past research reviewed in the report also suggests that PBL students perform better on a wide range of assessments including standardized testing. The study examined students in second and fifth grade, and took place during the 2015–2016 school year. Effectively implementing PBL.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

Did you simply practice the same type of A/B testing that’s common throughout the tech sphere? That’s the ethics debate playing out in one online educator space , a lively back-and-forth carried over from a recent workshop on educational A/B testing. But if researchers are A/B testing two innocuous options, what’s the harm?

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eSchool News

APRIL 26, 2019

The study shows that almost 60 percent of responding students want teachers to be more creative in the classroom. The students queried for the survey are participants in this year’s MathWorks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge, a national internet-based contest organized by SIAM. Related: How to get students interested in STEM.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Participating schools will receive Achieve3000’s 24/7 differentiated, blended instruction for students, teaching resources and blended professional development for educators, real-time data dashboard for administrators, and robust home support for parents and guardians. “For fourth-grade science and social studies. Lewis, Ed.D.,

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

And finally, during validation and testing phases, learning science may work closely with efficacy research teams to align on key metrics of interest and to pinpoint what aspects of the product could be changed or iterated upon based on the results of a study.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Here are three effective strategies: Think-Pair-Share : This strategy encourages active participation and collaboration among students. What are active study strategies? Here are some examples: Practice Retrieval : Self-testing or using flashcards to actively recall information from memory strengthens memory recall and retention.

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Test-optional and test-blind admissions in recent years could mean a radical expansion of access to selective colleges. The patchwork of admission test policies in college admissions underscores a larger challenge—and opportunity—for both K-12 and higher education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Improved cognitive development Other studies have found games that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving can improve students ability to process and retain information–essential components of literacy education. The camp also yielded noteworthy results on the DIBELS 8th Edition Reading Assessment.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

One recent study of school spending estimated that up to two-thirds of software licenses are never activated. Teachers should not have ferret out findings from a stack of research studies just to figure out what programs will be a good fit for their students. Here are five questions to ask when assessing the strength of the evidence.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Test data from many sources suggest students are still behind where they were before the pandemic. The study found that many state websites make it difficult to see whether student performance is improving or getting worse, and by how much. This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

There is a mismatch in female students who score highly on science and technology aptitude tests and those same students’ interest in STEM career paths. Encouraging everyone to participate can show women the real-life impact their tech skills can have on the world and on subjects they’re passionate about.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

My students and I are now so engaged in learning and actively participating in science that we often end up rushing to clean up at the bell. As students plan investigations to answer a question posed to them, they conduct tests, record and analyze data, and communicate their results. What’s changed? Natural curiosity.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Other top causes for learning gaps include mental health and social-emotional struggles (38 percent) and lack of students completing their homework or studying (35 percent). Those higher-performing students that teachers report being at grade level are driving test improvements while students at the lower end are falling further behind.

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