National Assessment of Educational Progress

facts, the integration of other subject areas into the social studies lesson and content reading strategies and comprehension opportunities, and finally, both formal and authentic assessments used. The companies that publish these educational materials, not just for social studies look at the national social studies national standards to make sure that the books they produce are meeting the standards of as many states as possible (Chapin, 2006, p. 23). In the book, Social…

changes that it may deem necessary. On occasion, an evaluation can actually force directors to cancel an intervention if the resources are not there or the problems that are brought to light by the evaluation reveal themselves to be insurmountable. An assessment would be viewed as helpful in the event that it uncovers approaches to make upgrades to the intervention itself or to build the productivity of the program (Shi and Johnson, 2014). The first step in evaluating a program intervention is…

their own platforms (Cooper, B.S., Cibulka & Lance D. Fusarelli (2015, p. 5). Curriculum Base Project According to Dr. Brown, Foley, Green, and Toledo in collaboration about research needs in educational technology there were several questions asked about technology. These questions will help educational researchers to consider technology as an effective learning…

Once lessons are designed and spaces are arranged, educators must be prudent in deciding on how to best help the students in their classes who are unable to comprehend instruction easily. There are many ways in which to help students who struggle as learners in the classroom including assistive technology and response to intervention to help reinforce content. It may be necessary if frequent difficulty is met to refer students for special education services and to begin the collaboration…

definition of curriculum was based on the academic coursework teachers use to instruct the information. Now my definition of curriculum is anything that falls under the auspice of the school that includes coursework, classroom arrangement, instruction, assessment, student engagement, and community involvement. My perspective is curriculum is what students learn in and out of the school. We need to teach students to become learners and problem solvers for the 21st century. I currently work at The…

past decades, educational reformers calling for improving science education usually targeted teacher education and teaching methods as the starting point for correction and change specifically in giving appropriate classroom assessment. Teacher must use varied assessment tools other than the traditional. However, there are other assessment tools that can be used appropriately to enhance students learning aside from the traditional paper pencil test, these are the non-traditional assessment tools…

and race become critical factors in achieving success on standardized tests, it disadvantages those already disadvantaged. Groups like the NAACP and National Urban League are fighting to bring the end of these tests in the name of equality, and are bringing much needed attention to this issue (Krishna). Education demands metrics gauging student progress, yet the data yielded by standardized tests is not an honest representation. In statistics, flawed inputs always result in flawed results. By…

Educational Injustice Education is invaluable to all the young people in the United States, but it is a necessity for most youth in the juvenile justice system. Research shows education offered in juvenile correctional facilities must be the same quality of learning opportunities that non-offending youth receive. “Today any juvenile justice system that does not place education for young people as the essential, central element of rehabilitation and prevention has failed” (Suitts, Dunn, &…

Annotated Bibliography Butler, Susan M, and Mc Munn, Nancy D. A Teacher Guide to classroom Assessment: Understanding and Using Assessment to improve Student Learning. Retrieved from: National American university Library call num.LB3051-B862006eb The book, A teachers Guide to classroom Assessment: Understanding and Using Assessment to improve Student Learning brings out the focal point of using assessment to obtain achievement level in students. The author concludes that the study if…

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) shows that around 22% of white students are performing under the basic reading level for their age, while 57% of African-Americans, and 51% of Latinos are performing below the same level (Smith and Kozleski). In 2002, nearly…