Category: Assessment-based grading
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Flipped Classrooms: Revolutionizing Education with Personalized Learning and Collaboration
Flipped Classrooms: A New Approach to Education Flipped classrooms are an innovative approach to education that is quickly gaining popularity among educators, parents, and students. In a flipped classroom, the traditional model of teaching is turned upside down – instead of lectures being delivered in class and homework being done at home, students watch video…
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Why Performance Tasks Are the Future of Education
Performance tasks are an essential element of alternative schooling and education. Traditional classroom settings have long been criticized for their inability to cater to individual learning needs. In contrast, performance tasks offer a unique approach that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and real-life applications. Here are some reasons why incorporating performance tasks into the curriculum can…
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Competency-Based Education: The Innovative Approach to Learning That Prioritizes Practical Skills Over Classroom Time
Competency-based education (CBE) is a student-centered approach to learning that emphasizes the mastery of skills and knowledge over time spent in a classroom. This innovative approach to education has gained increasing popularity over the years, particularly for its ability to help students develop practical skills that are applicable in real-world situations. In this article, we’ll…
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The Humorous Side of Rubrics: Decoding the Confusion
If you have been to school, then you probably know what a rubric is. If not, it’s that piece of paper with boxes and numbers on it that teachers always hand out before a project or assignment. Rubrics are supposed to help students understand the expectations for an assignment and how their work will be…
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Beyond Memorization: Performance-Based Assessment Prepares Students for Real-World Success
Performance-based assessment, also known as authentic assessment or project-based learning, is a method of evaluating student learning that goes beyond traditional testing methods. Rather than focusing solely on memorization and regurgitation of information, performance-based assessments measure a student’s ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world situations. In recent years, there has been an increasing…
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