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Grading is a standardized measurement of a student’s performance in different levels of study. The grading system uses numbers, letters, and percentages. The choice of grading system varies from institute to institute and level to level. GPA is Grade Point Average. It indicates the average performance of an individual in a course of study. GPA…

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The STAAR® Algebra I test covers topics that are typically taught in the first semester of algebra. The STAAR® Algebra I test has two types of items: multiple choice and constructed response. Multiple-choice items present students with four possible answers, only one of which is correct. Constructed response items require students to produce their valid…

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Want to ensure you cover all the bases while teaching a lesson? You can use this checklist as a guide to learn how to use technology in your lessons. -Before You Start: -Decide what type of technology you will be using in your lesson. -Share your plan with the students. -Start the Lesson: -Introduce the…

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Educational institutes evaluate students’ performance in studies by taking high-stakes tests. Based on high-stakes tests, they promote students to graduate-level or other admission programs. High-stakes testing also assesses the teacher’s tutoring and teaching style. So, it results in an overall improvement of educational instructions and students’ performance. High-stakes tests are standardized and measure the students’…

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The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) Test is a regulated test which is considered as an admissions requirement by numerous graduate schools in the U.S. and Canada. According to ETS (Educational Testing Service), the GRE measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing and critical thinking skills of students which they have acquired over a long period…

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It is the end of the school year. But you are nearing your final exams and the pressure is on. From now until December, all of your efforts will be focused on passing tests like AP Calculus BC or the SAT with flying colors. If you have apprehensions about taking these crucial exams, you are…

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PATs were designed by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) more than 30 years ago. The Progressive Achievement Tests (PATs) have been designed and formulated to assess your kids learning and comprehension abilities. Although they appear to be daunting at first, you can prepare your kids to deal with these tests if given…

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What is STEM? In today’s educational environment, the term “STEM Education” is frequently heard. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and covers all subjects that come under these four categories. There are dozens of different variants of STEM (including STEAM, STREAM, and METALS) because these things are never clear, but STEM is by…

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Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) are a series of standardized assessments designed specifically to provide objective, norm-referenced analysis of students’ skills and understandings of key subjects to their teachers, usually through planned instruction. These tests assess students’ mathematics, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, reading vocabulary, punctuation, and grammar. The PAT Test is a 40–50 minute assessment that…

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With so many portals providing information on the novel coronavirus, there are several myths going around about it and it becomes hard for people and especially students which one to trust and which information to discard. The coverage of the media has caused widespread panic and fear among people about the virus. So for the…

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