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This work deals with how and why standardized tests have become the ubiquitous standard by which educational achievement and intelligence are measured. How did standardized tests become the measure of performance in our public schools? In this work, the author attempts to answer this question by analyzing the development of standardized testing, from the days of Horace Mann and Alfred Binet to the current scene. Approaching the issue from a sociohistorical...
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Studying is a process, not a last-minute event. It takes strategy to consistently make the grade-both before a test and during. This two-section program brings together educators and students to discuss things that viewers can do to increase their understanding of course material, enhance their ability to memorize, and improve their performance during exams. Correlates to National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.
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E-book test preparation for the ACT includes study skills and test taking strategies, four practice tests, and directions to access online practice tests. Detailed answer explanations allow candidates to assess their strengths and weaknesses in all tested subject areas: English, Reading, Science, and Mathematics. The e-book includes essential tips for managing study time as you prepare for the test and for understanding the structure, format, and...
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In recent years, schools have been sweeping away traditional notions of how we know what students know. Testing is on the front lines of the education reform debate - by one estimate, the 41 million schoolchildren in America take 127 million tests annually - and the shift in student assessment is turning education itself upside down. In Measuring Up, Robert Rothman clearly and objectively explains the upheaval in thinking about testing that could...
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Why do we have to learn this? When will I ever use this information once I get out of school? When students acquire the ability to answer these questions for themselves, they develop an improved understanding of their subjects along with the ability to identify and retain pertinent information. This upbeat video teaches students the Empty "V" System which stresses the importance and effectiveness of deciding the purpose of each lesson in order to...
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For many students, the mere thought of taking a test sends adrenaline running throughout their bodies, brings perspiration to their brows, and causes them to suddenly forget everything they have learned. This humorous and informative video teaches students the art of stress-free test-taking. Students learn how to put test-taking into its proper perspective and realize that although tests are important, they are simply a way to measure one's knowledge...
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