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Download full textHouser, Chris; Cavallo-Medved, Dora; Bondy, Michelle – Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2023
The transition from high school to university can be difficult and stressful for many students who are not sure of how to be successful in their courses and become engaged in extracurricular activities beyond the classroom. This paper describes the design and outcomes of the Preparation for Academic Success in Science (PASS) transition program in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Graduates, College Freshmen, Transitional Programs
AlMekkawi, Mohamed; Qatouni, Firas; Alhalalmeh, Sura; Maalouf, Imad; Daradkeh, Fares; Fattah, Hadya Abdel – International Journal of Higher Education, 2020
The challenges encountered by nursing graduates to pass the licensing exam entail considerable emotional and financial implications due to delayed employment and loss of employers' investment in graduates' preparation during orientation programs. The study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the remediation program by comparing students'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Nursing Education, Remedial Programs, Test Preparation
Dakhiel, Maysoon A.; Ahmed, Somaya A. – Journal of Educational Issues, 2019
The current study aimed to identify the effectiveness of a training program in the development of study skills and improvement of English language achievement among the 10th grade students. To achieve the study objectives, a training program was designed and applied to (35) first-grade high school students. The respondents were pre- and…
Descriptors: Training, Study Skills, High School Students, English (Second Language)
What Works Clearinghouse, 2016
Most colleges and universities in the United States require students to take the SAT or ACT as part of the college application process. These tests are high stakes in at least three ways. First, most universities factor scores on these tests into admissions decisions. Second, higher scores can increase a student's chances of being admitted to…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Test Preparation, College Applicants, High Stakes Tests
The Analysis of a Teacher Test Preparation Tutorial to Learner Test Scores: An Action Research Study
Direct linkMild, Toni L. Hittle – ProQuest LLC, 2014
Many Pennsylvania colleges and universities require that teacher candidates pass a standardized assessment in order to gain formal entry in to their education programs. Standardized tests are also required for Level I teacher certification within Pennsylvania. The initial assessment required of all Pennsylvania preservice teachers for…
Descriptors: Tests, Test Preparation, Scores, Action Research
Goetz, Joseph W.; Zhu, Dandan; Hampton, Vickie L.; Chatterjee, Swarn; Salter, John – American Journal of Business Education, 2011
This article provides a theoretical-based rationale and plan of action for educational programs to encourage and create opportunities for the integration of course study with professional exam preparation, while highlighting the complementary benefits for students, academic programs, and the financial services profession. Serving primarily as a…
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Certification, Financial Services, Efficiency
Lane, Kathleen Lynne; Kalberg, Jemma Robertson; Mofield, Emily; Wehby, Joseph H.; Parks, Robin J. – Remedial and Special Education, 2009
This study examined outcomes associated with participation in a program, Preparing for the ACT, designed to enhance student performance (N = 126) on the ACT college entrance exam. This targeted intervention was implemented as part of a three-tiered model of positive behavior support. Results of descriptive analyses revealed that only academic…
Descriptors: Quasiexperimental Design, Intervention, Academic Achievement, Program Effectiveness
Blazer, Christie – Research Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 2011
High-stakes testing is one of the most controversial issues in American education. Advocates contend that these tests encourage students to work harder, provide teachers with a stronger understanding of students' strengths and weaknesses, and allow educators to target failing schools for extra help. Critics claim that they narrow and distort the…
Descriptors: High Stakes Tests, Program Effectiveness, Dropout Rate, Testing Programs
Ashbaugh, Jill A. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The United States federal government, through the No Child Left Behind Act, is holding schools accountable for students' proficiency on academic standards. However, standards-based curriculum and instruction, along with school-based support and remediation programs, are not enough to help 100 percent of students to reach proficiency. It is…
Descriptors: Test Preparation, Federal Legislation, Formative Evaluation, Parent Participation
