A Look at Cultural Bias in Testing and How to Prevent It
To some, a test is a test. The results should reflect what it was designed to do, which is to evaluate student knowledge of what was taught. However, …
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Student Assessment Tools & Principles
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Teach Students to Give PowerPoint & Prezi Presentations in the Learning Environment
Creating PowerPoint or Prezi presentations affords students with a medium in which they can creatively demonstrate their understanding of any given …
Continue ReadingA Practical Look at Early Childhood Assessment Tools for Educators
Using early childhood assessment tools the right way helps preschool teachers and other professionals to adequately understand a child’s abilities and …
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Quick Writing Assessments to Check Students' Progress at the Beginning of the Year
At the beginning of the school year, teachers want to assess their students’ writing abilities. However, teachers are also extremely busy when …
Continue ReadingMath Skills Assessment for Division Problems
Assessing students’ level of understanding when solving division problems will enable you to appropriately determine the direction of your …
Continue ReadingUsing Flesh Kincaid Grade Level in Microsoft Word to Help You Write at an Appropriate Grade Level
When writing passages to be used in the classroom, it is essential to ensure that they are written to grade level. Even without complex or expensive …
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Photo Story 3: The Basics and How to Utilize This Program for Book Reports
Photo Story 3 is a free software download from Microsoft that can have many valuable uses in the English classroom. This article will explore how …
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How To Use Running Records and Take Them Weekly
Running records are useful for assessing your students’ reading level and reading difficulties. But running records can also be time consuming …
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Misophonia: Selective Sound Sensitivities in School-Aged Children:
Imagine if certain sounds invoked feelings in you of rage and extreme anxiety. They do for people who have a rare disorder called misophonia. Learn …
Continue ReadingGuide Small Group Reading Instruction with Running Records Analysis
Running records are one of the easiest reading assessments to give to students. Ask a student to read a book, and record a check mark for each correct …
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