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Will AI Make Standardized Tests Obsolete?

Edsurge

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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Is It Fair and Accurate for AI to Grade Standardized Tests?

Edsurge

Texas is turning over some of the scoring process of its high-stakes standardized tests to robots. A 2019 investigation by Vice found that at least 21 states use natural language processing to grade students’ written responses on standardized tests. A quarter of the scores awarded will be reviewed by human scorers.

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What is a Virtual HS?

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Standardized Test Scores : Virtual high schools often have varied results on standardized test scores compared to traditional schools, with some performing above and others below average. Social Interaction : Lack of face-to-face interaction can affect social development and create a sense of isolation for some students.

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The 6 Dimensions of Disruptive Thinkers

A Principal's Reflections

On the front lines of this endeavor are educators tasked with balancing mandated curriculum and testing with the responsibility to prepare students for college and careers. The former can result in perceived roadblocks to accomplishing the latter. Preparation just for promotion, graduation, or an exam doesn’t serve the best interests of kids.

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Building Better Rubrics: Empowering Learners Through Effective Rubric Design

Catlin Tucker

Step 1: Align Rubric Criteria with Grade Level Standards and Learning Objectives When teachers design a unit or learning cycle, they should anchor that work in grade-level content standards and articulate clear learning objectives. Next Generation Science Standard Grades 3-5 ETS1-2 Engineering Design ETS1.B:

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8 Crucial Steps for University Admission Success for High School Students

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Create a timeline that includes important dates such as application deadlines, standardized test dates, and scholarship deadlines. These may include standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. A well-crafted essay can set you apart from other applicants.

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Closing the Professional Development Gap for K–12 Teachers

EdTech Magazine

The transition also put existing professional development standards and practices to the test. Last year’s rapid shift to remote learning intensified challenges for educators in the digital landscape.

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