Why it matters: Quizzes can strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and recall — all key components of literacy and long-term academic success. How it works: Assessments reveal strengths and weaknesses, ...

When it comes to university teaching, we may have reached the point that the old-fashioned thing is the innovative thing. I recently began incorporating pop vocabulary quizzes in my undergraduate ...

“Knowledge-building” has become a buzzword in reading instruction. It refers to English/language arts approaches that aim to systematically build students’ understanding of the world—rather than ...

There are common misconceptions about how students master literacy in the early grades. This interactive quiz, based on research, will test your knowledge of early reading development. There are ...

A student takes a math class to study for the STAAR state standardized tests in this archive photo. Ron Jenkins Star-Telegram file photo The season of state testing has recently passed for elementary ...

The Reading Olympics blends literacy, teamwork, and critical thinking into one engaging academic event. Students divide an ...