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Recognizing when students struggle in class is not as easy as it sounds. Indeed, a student may appear to be perfectly attentive and happy in class, which can mask the fact that their grades are slowly slipping downwards. Low academic performance can result from many factors, including family issues, bullying, or simply an unwillingness to […]

Curriculum

The Pros and Cons of Standardized Testing

Over the past decade, the pros and cons of standardized testing have been fiercely debated. While many parents see the benefits of why testing as good, others feel justifiably concerned that their children are being unfairly judged. Ask any parent why testing is terrible. The answer you're likely to receive will focus on the idea […]

Education

Test Taking Strategies & Tips

Taking tests can be exciting, stressful, and anxiety-inducing in equal measure. Whether you're a student gearing up for your SAT or a teacher helping your students revise for a rigorous test, we've put together some essential test-taking tips to boost the chances of success. Of course, it is important to understand that these test-taking strategies […]

Curriculum

The Importance of Alternative Assessment

You'll need to assess your students regularly throughout the academic year. While most schools have end-of-year assessments, teachers routinely use regular assessments to determine whether learning objectives have been met. Traditionally, assessments were given in one format. In most cases, students were presented with a written examination and asked to complete it within a set […]

Education

Is it Really an Achievement Gap?

In low-income public schools, where the majority of students are not affluent or privileged, is where most will hear about the achievement gap. For many teachers, this phrase seems to be used predominantly about underprivileged and lower-income black students and not used to describe accurately the schools in which they attend. The disparity in academic […]

Testing

Tips for Helping Students Manage Test Anxiety

While tests are an effective way of tracking progress and can help kids identify academic areas that they need to work on, they can also be a huge source of anxiety. Tests are an inevitable part of school life, and virtually every child in the country has to take them. Sometimes, students can develop a […]

Curriculum

Do High School Graduates Have the Skills Necessary to Support Themselves?

Graduation is both an exciting and scary time for any high school student. Exciting because it's the next stage of their life. Scary because it's the time when many teenagers are expected to start taking responsibility for themselves. Whether traveling away to college or attempting to get into the job market, graduates have a lot […]

Behavior

How to Assess Social Emotional Skills in School?

While tracking students’ academic progress is one of the most important parts of being a teacher, it is easy to overlook other aspects of their development. Social and emotional learning (SEL) skills are fundamental to a person's ability to navigate the world and get on with peers. In this way, young people must develop these […]

Middle School

Behavior Expectations for Middle School

Clear boundaries help students determine behavior expectations for middle school and the behavior acceptable in a classroom environment. Perhaps more importantly, clearly defined guidelines also teach students about behavior that is not welcomed in the classroom! Middle schoolers, in particular, may require regular reminders about behavior expectations. As all parents, guardians, and teachers know, pre-teens […]

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