Research Put Into Practice: Summative Assessment and Digital Data Systems
Summative assessment plays an important role in measuring outcomes and accounting for progress.
Research Put into Practice: Apex Learning Curriculum and Pedagogy examines what it means for a student to learn and presents research pointing to the elements of curriculum design that are necessary for supporting learning in middle and high schools.
Research Put Into Practice: Learners
Students are more engaged and try harder when instruction and tasks are meaningful to them. Motivation to learn can come from personally relevant goals which can be developed when students have personal choice and control over their own learning.
Research Put Into Practice: Teaching and Active Learning with Media
Students learn more when information is presented in different ways -- direct instruction, text, audio, video, and interactive simulations are just a few examples.
Research Put into Practice: Apex Learning Curriculum and Pedagogy examines what it means for a student to learn and presents research pointing to the elements of curriculum design that are necessary for supporting learning in middle and high schools.
Curriculum Design is Crucial to Student Learning
The stakes are high for students today who face increased challenges of globalization and changing economic and social opportunities. To prepare secondary students for success in college, work and life, curriculum must prepare them to develop expertise, accomplish complex tasks and solve complex problems.