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Ability Grouping

What is ability grouping and why is it important? Ability grouping is the process of putting learners in groups according to their strengths and abilities in a learning environment. People who advocate for ability grouping believe that this method allows…

Above-level Tests

The late Dr. Leta Hollingworth created above-level tests in the early 20th century, sometimes known as the "mother" of the gifted educational system. Younger students take a test, which was designed for older students in order to determine whether a…

Absolute Grading

Absolute grading is a process by which students are graded on their mastery of specific content areas, rather than on the number of points they accumulate. This system creates a more accurate assessment of student progress and better prepares students…

Academic Achievement

Academic Achievement Definition Academic achievement is the degree to which students meet or exceed expectations in academic areas. It includes both measured and unmeasured achievements and can be broken down into three main categories: basic skills, college preparatory program, and…

Academic Advisor

Who is an Academic Advisor? An academic advisor is someone who provides guidance and support to students in their academic pursuits. They can be a professor, graduate student, or research associate, and they play an important role in helping students…

Academic Performance Index

Academic Performance Index (API) is a tool used by colleges and universities to measure the academic quality of their students. The API has three main components: the freshman retention rate, the completion rate, and the cumulative grade point average. Academic…
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Classroom assessment techniques

Classroom assessment techniques are a way to measure how well students are learning in a classroom. There are many different types of assessment, but all share one common goal: to provide feedback that can help teachers improve their instruction. One…

Cognitive Apprenticeship

Cognitive apprenticeship is a learning model that emphasizes students' active engagement in their own learning. It is based on the idea that cognitive skills can be learned through deliberate practice and that a student's progress can be monitored and modified…
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E-learning

What is E-Learning? E-learning is a form of education that uses electronic tools and media to provide instruction and learning. E-learning can be delivered through websites, e-books, online courses, or software applications. It can be used to provide continuing education,…

E-Literate

An individual's level of competence in utilizing technology is known as e-literacy. E-literacy comprises the skills that make it possible for an individual to effectively use information technology materials, resources, and tools. Are you an E-Literate? Education has come a…

Early Alert System

An early alert system is an online tool used by institutions to identify at-risk students earlier in the school year. This tool helps schools overcome obstacles to student achievement, resulting in increased student retention and an enjoyable learning environment. Faculty members…

Education

A question that has puzzled philosophers, thinkers and educators for centuries. Throughout the ages, there have been many definitions of what education is and what it should encompass. In the ancient world, it was thought that a well-rounded individual must…

Experiential Education

What is Experiential Education? Experiential education is a type of educational program that uses real-world experiences to help students learn. This type of education often takes the form of field trips, internships, service learning, and apprenticeships. Experiential education has been…
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Zero-tolerance policy

A zero-tolerance policy is a code that governs student behavior in elementary, high school and university settings. Students who break the zero-tolerance policy may face various disciplinary sanctions, from suspension for a single day to expulsion. Zero-tolerance policy explained A zero-tolerance policy…

Zoom Classrooms

Zoom classrooms allow instructors to stream live class sessions, record them, and then share them with students later. Zoom works with all types of devices, including mobile phones and tablets. Zoom features allow instructors to share their screens and applications…