Marketing Team, July 2023, 8 min read With so much heated debate over the concept of teaching to the test, it almost seems counterintuitive to ask teachers to assess their students even more. However, assessments are the only way to discover if students are actually learning anything, and when done correctly, they can really help […]
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www.masteryeducation.com Educational studies have proven time and time again that learning loss is a real phenomenon. In just a few short months away from the classroom, many students experience that dreaded summer slide for themselves. Of course, once they return to school in fall, they’ll have to spend several weeks relearning previous skills just to […]
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Ways to Empower English Language Learners In American K-12 public schools, English language learners (ELLs) make up over 10% of students. 10% may not sound like much, but that’s over 5 million students! ELLs are unique: some have high oral proficiency skills but struggle to read and write while some are the exact opposite. Each […]
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Moving Forward with Blended Learning Fill out the form to learn more about Measuring Up‘s blended learning solutions customized for your state! School administration and educators faced a strenuous task in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic: how to educate students without a classroom. As schools remained closed, educators relied on Google Classrooms, Zoom, and […]
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2022 – 2023 Back to School: A Practice Guide School leaders in today’s educational environment recognize that the school year does not begin on the first day of classes. It starts with careful planning months in advance. Now more than ever, with school disruptions, it is critical to put in place educational tools and supports […]
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How cognitive research influenced the Measuring Up Foundations instructional design Many students struggle because they lack the foundational skills needed for grade-level standards. Foundational skills underpin the rigorous standards that are the norm in today’s classrooms. Researchers suggest teaching prerequisite skills at time of need. There is a window of opportunity for teaching and learning; […]
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Learn how schools have created productive ELPs. Extended learning programs (ELPs) benefit students—especially those who struggle—in several ways. ELPs provide them with a fun learning environment and create a sense of belonging. These learning programs are also a productive way to support learning. ELPs engage students and boost achievement. Researchers found that ELPs “had positive […]
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There is no doubt, technology is a great educational tool. It has become even more meaningful for post-pandemic learning. Fill out the form and learn more about how Measuring Up supports educators as they make a difference in student achievement. A recent Eschool news article (Ascione, 2021)1 addressed the issues of post-pandemic learning in the […]
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Put Your Intervention to the Test! Fill out the form to learn more about Measuring Up Foundations and Measuring Up Live Does each student have a personalized learning plan? The most effective instruction is directed by individual student’s strengths and needs. Collecting and using data is foundational to knowing students well enough to create a […]
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Summary of Technical Report from November 2017 National Dropout Prevention Center’s evaluation of Measuring Up reveals students experienced substantial academic progress Overview During the 2016–17 school year, the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network conducted a year-long study of the Measuring Up program and its impact on student outcomes measured by both Measuring Up Live 2.0 – […]
