Making the grade tests take their toll
Denise Fortino reports on test anxiety, noting that some anxiety aids performance while excessive fear of failure can hinder learning and careers. Experts advise recognizing true anxiety vs unpreparedness, using cognitive therapy to replace negative thoughts, and applying coping strategies to improve focus during exams.
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Denise Fortino
Bruch
State University of New York
Albany
T.S. Eliot
Test anxiety education tips from Cedar Rapids educator
Kurt Hogan reports on Chambliss Cedar Rapids Community Schools curriculum director who, while pursuing further study, battles his own test anxiety. Educator Pam Nelson-O’Neill and Ann Hoffman share strategies to manage stress, set realistic goals, relax, and practice test techniques to build confidence without replacing solid knowledge.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambliss
Pam Nelson-O'Neill
Washington High School
Nelson-O'Neill
Nelson- Oneill
Ann Hoffman
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Robert Marrs Biography and Academic Roles
Robert Marrs is an assistant professor and director of the writing center at Coe College. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and a doctorate from Washington State University.
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Karen Prost
Illinois State University
Normal
Robert Marrs
Coe College
Kansas State University
Washington State University
Literacy and the liberal arts in a late night reflection
A college memory piece reflects on becoming literate through language study and varied courses. The author notes unintended majors, the role of literacy in all careers, and the aim to empower thinking and communication, ending with a late night wish to reread a Greek dictionary.
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Wendy's
Thomas Jefferson
Iowa Schools Cited for Excellence and Innovation in Programs
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad recognizes 14 schools for excellence and innovation in academics. Recipients include Calmar South Winneshiek High Bettendorf Middle and High Des Moines Greenwood Everly Community School District Johnston Middle Cedar Rapids Kennedy Iowa City West and Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln. Awards to honor innovative teaching take place May 7 at Terrace Hill under the First in the Nation in Education Foundation.
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Yes Muines
Uov
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Calmar South Winneshiek
Bettendorf
Swea City North Kossuth
Johnston
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Iowa City West
Council Bluffs
Abraham Lincoln
Bettendorf Middle
Bettendorf High School
Everly’ Community School
Des Moines
Greenwood
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