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How to tackle testing trauma in 4 effective ways

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Standardized testing is making its way throughout American schools, and with it, nerves are ramping up. Because high-stakes tests happen all year (e.g., However, they are especially helpful during the intensity of high-stakes testing season. How to prepare your students for tests. Set up exercises before testing each day.

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Can a Test Ever Be Fair? How Today's Standardized Tests Get Made.

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After politics and religion, few issues are as contentious as standardized tests. To some, standardized testing overwhelms our schools and helps eradicate differences between students. Whatever your thoughts, there’s no denying that students are taking lots of tests. students were taking about eight tests a year.

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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

“Would You Rather” Options for Transfer and Application Below are examples of “would you rather” options designed to remove barriers and help students transfer and apply their learning more effectively.

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The Greatest Enemy of Creativity in Schools Isn’t Testing. It’s Time.

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For years, personalities like Sir Ken Robinson have taken education systems to task for actually testing the creativity out of students. Author and educator Katie White, who’s something of an expert on the creative process, may have a practical solution. There’s lots of ways kids can express their understanding.

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How ESSA will boost ed-tech funding

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It also opens the door to new state testing systems. Called Student Support and Academic Enhancement Grants, the program combines several priorities such as Advanced Placement, physical education, school counseling, and educational technology into a single state block-grant program. Title IV, Part A, is authorized at $1.65

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5 models that prioritize learner-centered education

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This format eliminates the need for scheduled class times and allows learners to progress at their own pace and test out of modules that they already have expertise in. The grading model in electives is also different–closer to a workplace evaluation than to conventional points earned on assignments and tests.

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Using technology to support learning through movement

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A student might not remember their score on a math test, but they likely vividly recall that time they shot the winning basket that sent their team to the state championship. Its all about learning through physical activity. Think about the songs or chants that kids come up with when they skip rope.