Have any middle school teachers ever used STAR Math from Renaissance Learning? Reviews?
I'm trying to find a good quick assessment that will allow me to identify a students grade level equivalent and track their progress frequently throughout the year (rather than once a year on the state wide standardized testing). I looked into STAR Math online but would love some practical reviews from teacher who have used it. Thanks.
Teaching - 1 Answers - 2009-04-20 11:57:52
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I'm not middle school, but we use the Accelerated Math program in our school, 2-12. We use STAR testing to place them at the beginning of the year and then to progress occasionally throughout the year (we're only supposed to do it 3 times, but I do it at the end of every quarter). I think you need to use Accelerated Math and STAR Math together for it to be successful. It gives students a chance to work at their own pace apart from what the rest of the class is doing. That way they can have more intense work on a subject they're not doing well on or they can progress in a way that will keep them from getting bored and becoming a disruption. For instance, all of my children started at the beginning of the second grade library. I now have 3-4 students in the third grade library. One student is about 20 objectives away from completing the third grade library. Also, I noticed that my students went from 50% At Risk at the beginning of the year to 8% At Risk now.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Freshman in fall of 2009 at norfolk state university want some reviews on the school anything is helpful
Freshman in fall of 2009 at norfolk state university want some reviews on the school anything is helpful?
as you see i will be a freshman at norfolk state university i am really happy about this i was wondering has any one on here attended that school i would like some pro and cons about my new college i tried to look for some online couldn't find anything..anything will be helpful thank you
Other - Education - 1 Answers - 2009-01-27 16:49:47
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Have you tried myspace.com? There's a school section where you can search for a school (Norfolk State University) and the school forum should pop-up. Some students posted various tops about things they like and don't like about the school. A few different post from Norfolk students: http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=608623&categoryID=0&type=schools&schoolID=4940&viewType=0&schoolLevel=7&IsSticky=0&Mytoken=2E10F5B2-3814-4FB0-9533EF472ADBECDB14015875 ---- On this post students tell what they hate about Norfolk: http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=326175&categoryID=0&type=schools&schoolID=4940&viewType=0&schoolLevel=7&IsSticky=0&Mytoken=9A545BB1-1140-4598-B016730890DC569F34413331 I'm interested in Norfolk also :)
as you see i will be a freshman at norfolk state university i am really happy about this i was wondering has any one on here attended that school i would like some pro and cons about my new college i tried to look for some online couldn't find anything..anything will be helpful thank you
Other - Education - 1 Answers - 2009-01-27 16:49:47
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Have you tried myspace.com? There's a school section where you can search for a school (Norfolk State University) and the school forum should pop-up. Some students posted various tops about things they like and don't like about the school. A few different post from Norfolk students: http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=608623&categoryID=0&type=schools&schoolID=4940&viewType=0&schoolLevel=7&IsSticky=0&Mytoken=2E10F5B2-3814-4FB0-9533EF472ADBECDB14015875 ---- On this post students tell what they hate about Norfolk: http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=326175&categoryID=0&type=schools&schoolID=4940&viewType=0&schoolLevel=7&IsSticky=0&Mytoken=9A545BB1-1140-4598-B016730890DC569F34413331 I'm interested in Norfolk also :)
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Wondering if anyone knows a website for Pre-school reviews and rating
Wondering if anyone knows a website for Pre-school reviews and rating.
Preschool - 1 Answers - 2008-08-02 14:53:03
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Perhaps this: http://www.savvysource.com/
Preschool - 1 Answers - 2008-08-02 14:53:03
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Perhaps this: http://www.savvysource.com/
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
christina school district reviews
christina school district reviews?
my husband and I are deciding on if we should keep our child in the KIPP Philadelphia Charter school or move to the Christina School District in Newark, DE. The trouble is I am having a hard time finding reviews on the school district on line. I have heard that the Public schools in Newark, DE weren't much better then Philadelphia Public schools. Does anyone from experience know what this school district is like or know where i can find info??
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers - 2010-06-30 15:26:42
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I go onto this website a lot because it has many wonderful resources for early childhood education which is what I'm studying in college. Here is the link to the website: http://www.christina.k12.de.us/ Hope this helps you! :)
my husband and I are deciding on if we should keep our child in the KIPP Philadelphia Charter school or move to the Christina School District in Newark, DE. The trouble is I am having a hard time finding reviews on the school district on line. I have heard that the Public schools in Newark, DE weren't much better then Philadelphia Public schools. Does anyone from experience know what this school district is like or know where i can find info??
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers - 2010-06-30 15:26:42
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I go onto this website a lot because it has many wonderful resources for early childhood education which is what I'm studying in college. Here is the link to the website: http://www.christina.k12.de.us/ Hope this helps you! :)
Sunday, September 5, 2010
When looking at college reviews that say "average high school GPA of 3.51", does it include your senior year
When looking at college reviews that say "average high school GPA of 3.51", does it include your senior year?
I was wondering if it includes your senior year or just freshman to junior year? Why it might not, or what caused me to question it, is due to the fact that you apply at the end of your junior year.
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers - 2010-01-03 03:46:37
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Yes it does, but not at the moment. If it's saying you need at least a 3.51 to get into the college then it will be added up all your hs grades up to the current semester or marking period. So you current average need to be above that right now for you to apply. If you get accepted, your grades still need to stay above a 3.5 at the end of the year or youwill lose scholarships, or even your place sometimes. Hope this helps.
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y wouldnt it include your senior year
2010-01-03 03:51:03
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As you will submit applications before the end of your Senior year, it will mainly be freshmen to junior, however senior year grades still will matter in subjects that are required for entry. Best to just make sure you stay on top of your work and get lazy in college! Remember though, there is rarely a required GPA as an average GPA would include GPA's above and below 3.51.
2010-01-03 03:52:47
I was wondering if it includes your senior year or just freshman to junior year? Why it might not, or what caused me to question it, is due to the fact that you apply at the end of your junior year.
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers - 2010-01-03 03:46:37
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Yes it does, but not at the moment. If it's saying you need at least a 3.51 to get into the college then it will be added up all your hs grades up to the current semester or marking period. So you current average need to be above that right now for you to apply. If you get accepted, your grades still need to stay above a 3.5 at the end of the year or youwill lose scholarships, or even your place sometimes. Hope this helps.
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y wouldnt it include your senior year
2010-01-03 03:51:03
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As you will submit applications before the end of your Senior year, it will mainly be freshmen to junior, however senior year grades still will matter in subjects that are required for entry. Best to just make sure you stay on top of your work and get lazy in college! Remember though, there is rarely a required GPA as an average GPA would include GPA's above and below 3.51.
2010-01-03 03:52:47
Friday, September 3, 2010
My school is having a new tutoring system, Your thoughts and reviews please
My school is having a new tutoring system, Your thoughts and reviews please?
Currently we have A horizontal tutoring system which is basically where we have 28 pupils in a form of the same year. However my school is currently introducing a new system called "Vertical tutoring" that is there there is going to be a mixture of different students from different years in 1 form. Eg. 4 people from year 7 , 5 people from year 8, 5 people from year 9, 4 people from year 10 and 4 people from year 11 Inside 1 form. Do you think this is a good idea? Your thoughts please :)
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers - 2009-04-04 04:24:19
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At my school we use the horizontal system, which works well because you can comunicate with your friends etc, however, another of the local schools uses the vertical system, which works really well because the younger students get to make friends with older students, which works well if they have a problem. I think both ways are good, it's just experimenting!
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bad idea. the teacher would have to know the syllabus for all the grades involved in their class. stick with the horizontal system
2009-04-04 04:29:43
Currently we have A horizontal tutoring system which is basically where we have 28 pupils in a form of the same year. However my school is currently introducing a new system called "Vertical tutoring" that is there there is going to be a mixture of different students from different years in 1 form. Eg. 4 people from year 7 , 5 people from year 8, 5 people from year 9, 4 people from year 10 and 4 people from year 11 Inside 1 form. Do you think this is a good idea? Your thoughts please :)
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers - 2009-04-04 04:24:19
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At my school we use the horizontal system, which works well because you can comunicate with your friends etc, however, another of the local schools uses the vertical system, which works really well because the younger students get to make friends with older students, which works well if they have a problem. I think both ways are good, it's just experimenting!
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bad idea. the teacher would have to know the syllabus for all the grades involved in their class. stick with the horizontal system
2009-04-04 04:29:43
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Is there a site with students who are currently attending pima med or graduated already with reviews
Is there a site with students who are currently attending pima med or graduated already with reviews?
I'm going to enroll in pima medical school, and I was just wondering what students who are already enrolled in it or have graduated (with degree or certificate) think about it, their opinion like a review. If there is a site with school reviews or something. Or if any of you have gone, can you tell me if it was a fruitful experience worth the money? pros and cons n whatnot. Thanks in advance. :)
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers - 2008-08-24 21:48:53
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This link does have sites that discusses Pima Med and offers forums, just not sure if they are currently attending students, alumni, or soon to be students. Good luck. http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=pima%20med%20forum
I'm going to enroll in pima medical school, and I was just wondering what students who are already enrolled in it or have graduated (with degree or certificate) think about it, their opinion like a review. If there is a site with school reviews or something. Or if any of you have gone, can you tell me if it was a fruitful experience worth the money? pros and cons n whatnot. Thanks in advance. :)
Primary & Secondary Education - 1 Answers - 2008-08-24 21:48:53
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This link does have sites that discusses Pima Med and offers forums, just not sure if they are currently attending students, alumni, or soon to be students. Good luck. http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=pima%20med%20forum
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