Try This!: Student Preparedness

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Welcome to "Try This!", a weekly blog series where we share valuable insights and practical ideas on various educational topics. Our goal is to provide educators with fresh perspectives and innovative approaches that can be implemented in your classrooms.

This week, we’ve rounded up five resources on Student Preparedness. Check them out below:

1. How To Identify Gaps in Student Preparedness and Address Them

Conversations around student preparedness are becoming increasingly critical and challenging to have. While varying levels of student preparedness have long been an issue, many educators feel that it has only worsened in recent years. This blog aims to shine a light on the gaps in student preparedness and offers actionable steps for addressing these issues. Read the full blog

2. Assessing the Impact of Remote Learning on Students’ Preparedness & Progress

The pandemic has influenced students' learning contexts and contributed to uncertainties related to the knowledge, skills, and experiences students have acquired. This resource from Northwestern University includes feasible practices for diagnosing gaps in preparation and making informed decisions about course design and instruction. Read the full article

3. Supporting Students with Diverse Levels of Student Preparedness

This whitepaper explores how Achieve empowers each student to excel and equips them for academic and social-emotional readiness in their courses. It offers educators practical tips for supporting students at different readiness levels and strategies for fostering inclusive learning environments. Access the whitepaper

4. Student Readiness Challenges are Here to Stay. Is Your Institution Prepared to Tackle Them?

EAB research identified four dimensions of student readiness that institutions must prepare to address both today and across the next decade. This blog explores the readiness challenge and provides insights and recommendations for addressing this crisis on your campus and beyond. Read the full article

5. Secondary Transition Toolkit: College Assessments

The Maryland State Department of Education provides a toolkit to help students identify their learning styles, examine their study skills, and assess their college readiness. This toolkit includes an observation form and a planning tool to compare different educational options. Explore the toolkit

We'd love to hear your thoughts on student preparedness. How do you address gaps in your own classrooms? Share your experiences and ideas in the comments below.

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