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Much ado about NAEP

Dangerously Irrelevant

Scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) are down after the pandemic. Indeed, it’s so aspirational that most states are not trying to reach that level with their annual assessments. Phillips set out to map NAEP benchmarks onto international assessments in science and mathematics. . emphasis added].

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A true gift from SHEG: DIY digital literacy assessments and tools for historical thinking

NeverEndingSearch

However, at each level—middle school, high school, and college—these variations paled in comparison to a stunning and dismaying consistency. The free assessments include Google Docs assessments to copy and digital rubrics to download. These assessments might be used to engage learners in discussion before an inquiry.

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Top 5 Plagiarism Checkers for Students and Teachers in 2023

PlagiarismCheck

On the other hand, plagiarism software helps teachers: Support and promote academic integrity Simplify the assessment process with incredible accuracy Automate unbiased, convenient similarity reports Analyze the dynamics of students’ writing skills The primary goal of modern plagiarism software is not punishment for detected plagiarism.

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National Readiness Report: A Look at COVID-19’s Impact on Learner Readiness and How Institutions Can Improve Student Success

eSchool News

This year’s report reviews multiple comparisons of readiness levels within several demographic categories, a four-year comparison to determine the impact of the pandemic on learner readiness, and specifically how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted learner readiness over the quarantine period. The rate of decline is listed below.

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Governor Christie’s Guide to Destroying a Great Education System #NJED

A Principal's Reflections

This recognition has been validated by state-by-state data comparisons. However, just like any other profession the amount of bad educators pales in comparison to those who go above and beyond to help kids learn. For all the hoopla, PARCC has told us nothing we didn't already know from previous assessments.

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Silent Reading vs. Independent Reading: What’s the Difference? (plus digital tools to assess IR)

Reading By Example

In their excellent resource No More Independent Reading Without Support (Heinemann, 2013), Debbie Miller and Barbara Moss provide a helpful comparison: Silent Reading. Teacher monitoring, assessing, and support during IR. Assessing Independent Reading. The challenge then is: how do I assess independent reading?

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Top 5 Plagiarism Checkers for Students and Teachers in 2023

PlagiarismCheck

On the other hand, plagiarism software helps teachers: Support and promote academic integrity Simplify the assessment process with incredible accuracy Automate unbiased, convenient similarity reports Analyze the dynamics of students’ writing skills The primary goal of modern plagiarism software is not punishment for detected plagiarism.