Articles by tag: Math
Disruptions to education during the pandemic had a serious impact on knowledge retention and student performance, and it’s bearing out in assessment numbers. Whether it’s a fault in the test themselves, a byproduct of COVID, or a mix of both, mathematics is one of the subjects affected the most. A study from the National […]
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Ramping Up Services for Students
How do you tackle COVID response, the misnomer that is “learning loss,” artificial intelligence, digital platforms and pedagogy, plus Rodney Dangerfield in 25 minutes? In this episode of EdTech Today, DreamBox Learning CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson addresses all of that and more. DreamBox Learning, the K-8 digital math company that pioneered Intelligent Adaptive Learning™ technology, recently […]
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New Research on Academic Impacts from COVID-19 Closures Highlights Gains in Reading and Setbacks in Math
NWEA, a not-for-profit provider of assessment solutions, released new research today that reveals patterns of steady gains in reading and modest setbacks in math resulting from COVID-19 school closures. The research, Learning During COVID-19: Initial Findings on Students’ Reading and Math Achievement and Growth, is a follow-up to a study released by NWEA in April 2020 that […]
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A Look at the True Impact of COVID on Learning Benchmarks
The nationwide STAR assessment, testing children of grades 1-8, recently released a report with its findings. According to Renaissance, the test shows a mild drop in reading and literacy, but a significant 7 percentage point drop in meeting math benchmarks. The test results estimate in weeks needed to catch up and meet the grade […]
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National Study Shows Online Literacy Engagement Minimizes COVID Slide
A real-time national education study of more than one million students by two leading not-for-profit education groups has found that continued engagement with technology-enabled instruction during COVID-19 school closures has significantly reduced students’ loss of potential reading growth. The Successful Practices Network (SPN) and the Center for College and Career Readiness (CCCR) released these findings […]
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5.3 Million Star Assessments Show the True Impact of the COVID Slide
Renaissance has released How Kids Are Performing: Tracking the Impact of COVID-19 on Reading and Mathematics Achievement, a report detailing the learning effects associated with COVID-19 school disruptions. Designed to end the speculation and provide guidance for educators as they address learning gaps, the report is based on the results of more than five million student […]
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Defining the Struggle for Education Digital Transformation
Educational organizations are struggling to adapt in-person curriculum to virtual learning. Since the pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020, K12 and universities have shifted to online learning, but not all have been successful. EdTech expert and founder of Beyond Academics, Matt Alex shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities. “Many factors are impacting […]