to different problems on a test? Usually, professors use subjective judgment to allocate points. In this chapter, for classes which are pre-requisites for others, we provide an objective procedure for allocating points.Kosheleva, OlgaUniversity of TexasVillaverde, Karen...
This article outlines the concept of readiness to learn (RTL) as a framework for explaining students' differentiated engagement with the Teaching for Transfer (TFT) curriculum. As documented in student voices, RTL operates along a continuum ranging from preparing to engage, on one end, to enactin...
The ACT is a standardized admissions exam used by colleges and universities to assess high school students’ readiness for college-level education. ACT scores supplement high school records to help college admissions officers understand each student’s suitability for their preferred college course. The ...
Digital signage can do more than keep students up to date with scheduling. It can be an effective tool to help students develop confidence, interpersonal skills, and improved academic performance.
1. Assess readinessIt's important to determine how receptive your users will likely be to changing the way they work and adopting new technology. Your rollout plan should reflect the readiness of your organization.Determining readiness and appetite for change requires:Create a shared need ...
Many of my students come to their lessons prepared, but do not play very well. They tell me that their last run-through in the practice room went without a hitch, but as soon as they come in for their lesson, they get rattled somehow and never play at their best. ...
It is hard for a student to concentrate, learn, and put information into memory in a way to retrieve it if the mind is focused on a concern. Parents, talk with your students. Listen to their concerns. These are real for your students. They may not seem so important to you, but they...
Discover the importance of a readiness assessment in change management and learn how to assess your organization effectively.
Do you wish you could leverage the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to equip all students--not just high achievers--with the higher-level thinking skills they need? You can, and this book will show you how. The authors helped lead their district--Rockville Centre in Long Island, New Yo...
Students can also consult careers centers to learn more about the internship financial assistance opportunities available at their school. Endicott students who accept internships away from home can apply for travel stipends, McLennan says. Many colleges even offer stipends or scholarships to compen...