The thought of taking standardized tests may not excite too many students, but these assessments can actually be a big help to educators. For example, the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), which include questions on vocabulary, mathematics and science, among other subjects, can provide results that help teachers make improvements to their curricula, according to Riverside […]
Archive | December, 2012
Some parents drive hours to provide their children with quality learning
No two schools are alike, which means that the quality of education offered varies from one institution to another. In some cases, parents who are not satisfied with the education options in their local area have to drive their children quite far just to provide them with a better level of instruction. This is the […]
Missouri school district to offer free, full-day kindergarten
This past October, the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education's Office of College and Career Readiness issued an administrative memo to the state's school districts regarding the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The purpose of this letter was to remind superintendents and principals that they should be working toward curricular changes within the next […]
Report finds lower cost for the implementation of the CCSS in Kansas
Despite the fact that the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are designed to better prepare K-12 learners for college and the workforce, there are education officials who have concerns over the cost of implementing such drastic changes to instruction. However, educators in Kansas may be pleased to learn that the cost of transitioning to the CCSS is expected to […]
Parents should learn about the Common Core sooner rather than later
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are coming, but a lot of parents still do not know what they are, or how much of an impact they will have on their kids' education. Based on existing data, many adults are very much in the dark when it comes to the CCSS. A recent report from Achieve, […]
Schools aim to keep parents informed about the CCSS
Once the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are fully implemented, educators in classrooms across the country will be responsible for making sure students are taught according to them. However, if parents plan to help their children with their homework or simply talk about the school day with them, it helps for them to understand the CCSS. […]
Schools find ways to improve ITBS scores
In terms of standardized assessments, the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) are rather important. The ITBS, which assesses students' abilities in vocabulary, reading comprehension, mathematics, social studies, science and other academic areas, helps educators understand how well test takers are performing in the classroom. Beyond informing instruction and curricular decisions, students' performance on the ITBS also plays a role […]