Testing
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A Guide to Age Equivalent Test Scores
Also known as mental age or test age, age equivalent test scores have been hotly debated upon by educators and psychologists. What does it ... -
A Guide to Norm-Referenced Tests
A norm-referenced test is often used to determine a student’s position in relation to an average student. This process is often referred to as ... -
A Guide to Criterion-Referenced Tests
A criterion-referenced test is used for a variety of purposes and in a wide array of situations. Contrary to popular belief, these assessments are ... -
The 7 Biggest Complaints Teachers Have About Testing – And How To Fix Them
“Stop the standardized testing mania,” said 29% of teachers on National Teacher Day in 2013. The lack of support for such a large part ... -
How to Cure the K-12 Education System’s Addiction to Testing
Standardized testing has long been dreaded in classrooms. Teachers, students, and administrators alike suffer from the strain testing puts on the education system. On ... -
Ethics Belongs in the Classroom
Cheating in the classroom has no place, but sadly, students often think that the end justifies the means. NOCHEATING.org published a fact sheet on ... -
Testing Experts Convene at What May Be the Most Consequential Conference in Education
Assessment has been an education hot button since the day the first one room schoolhouse sent home the first report card, and probably even ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 6: 8 Ways That Digital Age Teachers Avoid Burning Out
Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 5: The Archetype of a Great Teacher
One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, what does a good teacher look like? I respond by mentioning my 10th-grade Biology ... -
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The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 4: How to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom
Building a culturally responsive classroom is hard. To help you along your journey, here is your guide to exploring and respecting the cultural backgrounds ...
