Testing
High
Stakes Testing
Is earning money for test grades a good thing? That's what a county in Florida
has recently implemented as incentives for students to score high on the state
standardized test.
Part
I: Writing Across the Curriculum
With increased emphasis on writing in state assessments, all classes have begun
to teach writing. Find great ideas to help teach writing in your subject.
Part
II: Writing Across the Curriculum - Prompts
With increased emphasis on writing in state assessments, all classes have begun
to teach writing. Use this article to help write effective prompts for writing
assignments.
Teaching
to a Higher Standard: Forget Standardized Testing
Do standardized tests show what students actually know? Read how
one instructor has rebelled against teaching to the test, and continues to focus
on what is really important: authentic learning.
Make
Your Life Easier with Rubrics
These tools make grading complicated assignments a snap. Find reasons,
a how-to, and examples.
Making Daily Review a Priority
Reviewing both at the beginning and end of every class period truly increases
the retention level of students.
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