Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. It’s wrong to assume that striving for perfectionism is inherently bad. It’s often healthy for artists, athletes, and many service ...
As a morning math lesson wound down at Gildo Rey Elementary, a class of fifth-graders prepared to take a unit test. “Say ‘I can do it,’ ” teacher Michael Fitzgerald called out. “I can do it,” the ...
Students constantly bombard me with this question — “How do I get into a top college?” Most are asking about their chances of getting into the Ivy League, with Harvard, Yale and Princeton (HYP) being ...
Despite dropping slightly overall in star ratings, Carroll County Public Schools’ math and reading test scores remained strong last school year. Average standardized test results for Carroll students ...
Major decisions that affect the trajectory of students’ lives hinge on their high school grades: in-class support they might or might not receive, college admission offers, and potentially financial ...
Whether we like it or not, high-stakes testing matters. As some students and their parents choose to opt out, others want their children to take the test. It means something to them. Grades matter.