Achievement is everything in the era of education we are in today. We want our students to succeed and perform well. We want to see our students score higher on test and perform better in the classroom. As educators we are competitors and we want to know how our students can better compete against other schools in the district. We want assurance that our students are receiving a top-notch education in which the measurements are the results and how they compare to the other schools. Accountability
Laptop Computers: School Utilization and Student Achievement It has become all too evident in today’s society that there is a need for a quality, successful education system. The need for skills in technology are also obvious. Schools across the nation are now trying to achieve both of these goals by providing a laptop computer to each student. Principal John Kozusko, an administrator at one such school claims, “It’s like a world apart. It’s changed the way teachers teach…the way they think
Academic achievement has been variously defined: as level of proficiency attained in academic work or as formally acquired knowledge in school subjects which is often represented by percentage of marks obtained by students in examinations (Kohli, 1975). Researches have shown that besides being the criteria of promotion into the next class, academic achievement is an index of all future success in life. Superior achievers in the academic world generally tend to maintain their level, of achievement in the
that public education facilities need to change their focus on the consumption of educational resources to a focus on producing high levels of student achievement. They contend that such a redirection in focus will require large improvements in student achievement, given that only about 10 percent of students currently attain the desired level of achievement across the board in mathematics, science, writing, history, geography and civics. James Traub expands on their discussion to argue for the necessary
1965. Almost every piece of education legislation since then has been to improve or update Title I. "Title I, Part A provides funds to state departments of education and in turn to local school districts to provide quality learning opportunities for students in low-income schools to meet challenging academic standards."(No Subject 8). It also funds programs to strengthen all core subjects including the arts (8). In order for educational agencies to receive these grants, they must "meet the requirements
Tennessee’s Student Teacher Achievement Ratio (STAR) Project. This study was made in an effort to find out the best number of students for one teacher to teach. “STAR was a large-scale, four-year, longitudinal, experimental study of reduced class size” (Reduce Class Size Now, 2003 p. 1). This project kept track of 11,600 Tennessee students in 76 schools (Small Class Size, 1999). This study found out a lot of ways that small classes are beneficial. STAR “reported in 1997 that students placed in
which would allow you to believe you’re in the workplace as well as in a training environment. Professional development instructors believe that, "professional development enriches teaching and improves learning for all students. It is an essential link to higher student achievement" (Cook, 1997). Workshops help teachers gain support for the classroom to enable them to succeed. A classroom needs management strategies or practice with new curriculum materials (Boreen, 2000). Attending Professional
constitutionality of vouchers, there is still a lack of consensus amongst the public over the issue. The underlying disagreements that surround the issue of vouchers revolve around three main controversies: constitutionality, influence on student achievement, and impact on public schools. The idea of school choice is not a new one. Since the late 1980s school choice has become a popular strategy for “reforming American education and equalizing educational opportunities” (Hadderman, 2002). School
classrooms and could change how well a child performs in his/her schoolwork. Many researchers believe that a small class size will have a positive effect on class achievement, but other researchers have found that reducing class size has no advantage at all. For example, Ivor Pritchard from the National Institute on Student Achievement, Curriculum and Assessment says “reducing class size will increase costs without producing substantial benefits”(1999). From this example, it can be seen that there
the age and skill level of the student increases, more education is based upon the interest of the student. For society to progress and excel, every generation must learn just a little more. Education is important and the ways that it is tested should show the most accurate measure of achievement. SOL's (Standards of Learning) is the testing I am going to explain, and why it should not be required in high school as a form of measurement of a students achievement. First of all, what is SOL testing
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) deals with student achievement standards by holding schools accountable for the achievement of their students (Implementation 11). The NCLBA uses standardized tests to chart the success of students. If students are not meeting standards, the school is required to offer tutoring, which is funded by the state with Title I, the education mandate passed in which granted all public schools access to federal grants, money (No Subject 7). The Act itself is not the problem;
cleared Congress in a landslide with overwhelming majorities. (Seligman) It was said to be the most ambitious school reform effort in at least a generation. (Symonds) No Child Left Behind, is a landmark in education reform, designed to improve student achievement and change the culture of America's schools. Bush describes his plan as 'the cornerstone of my administration' (Rebora). At a time of wide public concern about the state of education, the legislation sets in place requirements that reach
educational progress of our children today. No Child Left Behind has some wonderful goals and aspirations: to “close the student achievement gap, make public schools accountable, set standards of excellence for every child, and put a qualified teacher in every classroom”. (http://www.NCLB.gov) In this paper I will be discussing how this new law closes “the student achievement gap” and setting “standards of excellence for every child” using some of the psychological principles that we have covered
is fair to every student, it is something that they will have to deal with. There are many methods of measuring a student’s ability to accomplish a task. However, many students freeze under normal testing procedures and may need to be evaluated in another manner. Also, it is important for teachers to understand fair grading procedures so students can best benefit from effective tests. By knowing the main ways of measuring student achievement, and proper formats for grading, students can be evaluated
both teaching practices and student achievement. Computer literacy should be taught as early as possible; otherwise students will be left behind. To make tomorrow's work force competitive in an increasingly high-tech world, l... ... middle of paper ... ...he home. With the proper use of computers teachers and students can use computers to help them with the curriculum. It is important for teachers to be guided and instructed on how to help benefit their students through the use of computers
Research supports that parental involvement has a great impact on student achievement. It has been proven that when schools, teachers, and parents work together, students perform better academically and socially. In many cases, it doesn’t matter the social status, race, or education of the parents, when participating in their children’s education, it’s a win-win situation. When parents are involved in their children’s education, parents and teachers’ level of expectation is greater. Teachers
knowledge to students, but are reflective and eager to understand their students so as to establish a culture in the classroom that supports student achievement. This paper will focus on what motivation means, how to get students motivated, and the impact of motivation on student attitude both inside and outside the classroom. Also, the paper will address the place of the parent as role model and the impact of their involvement on their children’s education. Student Motivation
Despite the benefits of PI, there continues to be a problem in determining which (PI) methods works best for student achievement in Title I middle schools. Anderson and Keith, 1997; Jodl, Michael, Malanchuk, Eccles, and Sameroff, 2001 cited in McLoyd, Hill, and Dodge (2005), suggest that “decreased parental school involvement in middle school may be due to the adolescent’s desire for autonomy and independence” (p. 236). Bhargava and Witherspoon (2015) further believe that when youth independence
Self-Contained vs. Departmentalized Classrooms: Examining the Impact of Motivation and Student Achievement Currently, in the state of Georgia, the TKES system used to observe teachers reflect instruction in departmentalized and self-contained classrooms. As a result, schools are transitioning to more departmentalized classroom settings due to increasing enrollment of students, higher demand in differentiation, and easier transitions to upper grade levels. This study will help determine the importance
Topic: Impact of Technology on Student Achievement I. Introduction II. Ensuring Equitable Use of Technology for Educational Excellence III. Theorists Views on Technology as it relates to Student Achievement IV. Using Technology as a means of Meaningful Learning V. Summary, implications, and discussions Impact of Technology on Student Achievement There are several ways a teacher can measures student achievement. Teachers can use grades, portfolios