The STAR Math Enterprise assessment is a computer-adaptive test that gauges general mathematics achievement in students in grades 1 to 12. According to its publisher, Renaissance Learning Inc., “STAR Math delivers a wealth of valid, reliable, and actionable Response to Intervention (RTI) data.” This claim of validity, reliability and accuracy …
Many factors influence a child’s academic achievement beyond a child’s innate ability. The neighborhoods children live in, the qualities of the school, and parents’ occupations and economic status all have an effect. The level of parental education is a proven factor in forecasting the academic achievement of their children. Early …
The General Education Development exam, better known as the GED, assesses high school academic skills in five subject areas. Those who did not graduate from high school may take the exam to furnish proof to schools or employers of high school equivalency. The GED Testing Service sets passing score standards …
Zero tolerance may yield positive effects of communicating to parents, teachers and students that certain behaviors such as drug possession, fighting or profanity are not allowed in schools. Students are accountable for the actions and teachers are able to articulate clear expectations about disciplinary consequences and provide a chaos-free climate. …
Teachers often face ethical dilemmas in their elementary classrooms, so they must use their best judgment to resolve conflicts and address academic concerns. Even though most teachers have a school handbook and established classroom guidelines to follow, there are times when they must turn from normal practices to address specific …
Teachers often struggle with how to best approach discipline and consequences in the middle school classroom. Middle school students are no longer small children, yet they typically lack the attention span and focus of high school students. As a result, it is significant to have a consistent set of classroom …
Many still recall the time it used to take to do research for a school project. A trip to the library was almost always a necessity. Collaboration meant actually meeting classmates and teachers at schools and offices. Today, students can access information with just a few clicks and collaborate online. …
In a world where computer literacy is going from a competitive advantage to a necessity, it’s never too early to introduce computers into a child’s education. Far from replacing other traditional areas of the curriculum, such as math, reading or art, proper incorporation of computer education can actually serve to …
Computer-based instruction is any curricula in which students interact with a computer as a key element of the learning process. Although the term is used to describe a number of different teaching methodologies and curricula, an instructor is almost always present to organize and oversee student activities. Students complete exercises …
Parents strive to raise children to be productive citizens and good stewards in their communities. Teachers are entrusted with creating safe environments in which children can learn, grow and excel academically. There are specific responsibilities parents and teachers have in regard to the children in their care. Understanding the different …
