Author: Matthew Lynch
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7 Ways to Measure Student Growth
I define student growth as academic progress that is accomplished over a period, as assessed at the onset and end of a specified time. It can ... -
4 Benefits of Taking Advanced Placement Courses
The Advanced Placement program is an initiative offered by the College Board, which gives students the chance to take university-level classes while in high school. Currently, ... -
A Brief Guide to Aptitude Tests
An aptitude test is designed to evaluate what a student can do or to predict what a student can learn or do if they are given ... -
5 Duties of an Academic Advisor
An academic advisor is a faculty member at a K-12 school, college or university who is charged with guiding students on educational matters. This could include ... -
What Do Grades Tell Us About Student Ability?
Back in grade school, I remember my teachers equating letter grades with intelligence and future success. This was always perplexing to me because I knew that ... -
What is College-Readiness?
“College-readiness” refers to the ability of a high school student to succeed in the pursuit of post-secondary education. To be college-ready, students need to be exposed ... -
The 3 Keys to Successful Reading Intervention
According to a study performed by the NAEP, 32% of 4th graders were performing below “Basic” levels of reading, along with 24% of 8th graders and ... -
How Is Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosed?
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a range of disorders characterized by significant communication and sensory issues, as well as social difficulties. The diagnostic process typically includes a ... -
Should You Teach at a Public or Private School?
Public and private schools have great differences in budgets, regulations, curricula, and student bodies. Because of this, teachers need to consider all of these differences when ... -
How to Connect Early Geometry to the Real World?
Applying early geometry and spatial reasoning skills in the real world is critical in the development of general mathematics skills. Many early education and lower elementary ...
