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Marzano, Online Learning, Practice, Study Island, Teacher Tips, Test Preparation

Jan 20, 2021

Marzano-Validated Best Practices for Online Practice

Our research team here at Edmentum was honored to have Marzano Research peer review a research project that we conducted for our classroom practice and assessment program, Study Island. Through that review, Marzano confirmed our findings about the effectiveness of Study Island, and we also uncovered four best practices to help students get the most out of online practice.

Regina Waddell

Oct 09, 2019

Considering Competitive Educational Game Play in the Intensive Reading Middle School Classroom

“Educational Game Day” at my school began with a vision to decrease student trepidation specific to standardized reading assessments, increase assessment reading self-confidence, increase celebrations for assessment reading achievements, and diminish the fear associated with test taking. To accomplish the goals, I envisioned students competing against me in various indoor and outdoor kinesthetic games.

Kenia Brown

Sep 06, 2019

Announcing the 2019 Exact Path Skills Challenge!

Starting October 1st, Edmentum is challenging students to master the most Exact Path skills through November 8th. Not only will your students feel empowered as they master skills and earn trophies in their Exact Path learning path, they could also win amazing prizes!

McKenna Wierman

Aug 28, 2019

[Free Printable] Make Learning Fun with the Edmentum Brain Game!

The Edmentum Brain Game is a fun, descriptive game that puts an interactive twist on flashcard review by challenging players to describe terms with a partner or group. There are multiple ways to play the game and as a bonus, it can easily be used as a quick activity for the unexpected sick day.

Shawna Klaehn

Jun 28, 2019

How to Optimize Student Performance Through the Science of Timing

Have you ever noticed that, during certain times of the day, your classroom is buzzing, students are working diligently, and everyone is getting along, while during other times of the day, things are a bit chaotic, and you find yourself having to constantly correct behavior and refocus attention? Turns out, there are scientific reasons behind why this happens.

Regina Waddell

May 07, 2019

[Success Story] How one rural school district is improving student achievement and educational outcomes

Chilton County Schools (CCS), a mostly rural school district located in central Alabama, was looking for an online learning partner who could help the district address multiple initiatives from gra

Regina Waddell

Apr 03, 2019

Good Question: How Much Homework Should Students Be Assigned?

Here’s a loaded question—how much homework should students actually be assigned? None? A ton? Somewhere in between? Only on Mondays? Only on weekends? Only for math?

Winnie O'Leary

Feb 14, 2019

6 Tips on Helping Your Child with Homework You Don’t Understand

According to a 2013 Edweek article, about 50% of parents struggle with helping their children with homework, and 46.5% of those parents struggle because they themselves don't understand the subject material. So yes, you are not alone. But, what are some ways you can help your child tackle their nightly workload that seems to be challenging even for you? Here are some tips to help your children with their homework, if you're struggling with the assignment yourself: