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Topic: Retention & Remediation
Blog, Video
How Not to Use Assessments: Common Mishaps Implementing Formative Assessments and How to Correct Them
Instruct. Assess. Feedback. Repeat. This is the timeless methodology of formative assessment applied, in some way, in all levels of education. The application of this process is continuously subject to change based on...
Video
How Not to Use Formative Assessments
Here are some common examples of how not to use formative assessments and the simple corrections to get you back to being an assessment pro.
Blog
Bloom’s Taxonomy (Part 1): Bloom’s Basics
Before a new semester begins, it’s important that educators reassess their curriculum. Have the learning objectives changed? How well do students retain the information and how do they demonstrate their knowledge? Is ...
On-Demand Webinars
Putting Data to Work: Incorporating Technology into Curricular Review
Presented by Mr. Eric Ermie, Director of Client Solutions at ExamSoft This webinar demonstrates how ExamSoft can be leveraged to make new curriculum successful, as well as how to properly use assessment data to ensure...
Blog
Data-Driven Educational Assessments Using Longitudinal Analysis
When it comes to data-driven educational assessments, one of the bigger challenges for educators is measuring how teaching methods and course design are quantitatively impacting student learning. ExamSoft’s computer-b...
Case Study
Uprooting the STEM: How University of North Texas Professor Uses ExamSoft to Increase Student Retention Rates
Using SLO assessment to drastically decrease drop, fail, and withdraw (DFW) rates Background In 2006 at the University of North Texas (UNT), a group of scholars set out to transform the student learning experience on ...
Blog
Reduce Costs and Improve Student Outcomes through ExamSoft Assessment
Throughout the years, educational institutions have struggled to improve with reduced budgets. Always asked to do more with less, it’s abundantly clear that programs and educators need help. Thankfully, there is a sol...
On-Demand Webinars
Learning for the Long Term: Providing Students with the Appropriate Feedback for Retention of Knowledge
Blog
Four Easy Ways to Improve Student Retention Rates
A primary goal of educators is to positively influence student learning and help ensure students go on to achieve successful careers. What’s more, improving student success also means improving student retention...
Blog
How Mapping Assessment Items Can Make Your Life Easier
Implementing a new educational technology takes time and energy—two things in short supply for just about everyone these days. If you’re going to put the time in to learn how to do things a new way, there needs to be ...