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On the Predictability of Grades
If something does not change, grades will lose all meaning, Chris Smith writes.
Block Ads for Essay Mills, Global Regulators Urge Internet Giants
Google, LinkedIn and X warned that ads for contract cheating services have proliferated despite legislative bans.
Researchers Find Exam Answers for Half Their Modules on Chegg
Australian scholars say improving response times make website “an appealing tool” for cheating, but findings are disputed.
Bilingual Tutoring Encourages Engagement, Academic Success
Pacific Oaks College in California hired bilingual tutors to support Spanish-speaking students, encouraging them to seek help and promoting connection to the institution.
Academic Success Tip: Promoting Inclusivity With the Syllabus
A study from Worcester Polytechnic Institute found students believe their instructors are more inclusive if they include specific features, such as their pronouns and materials from diverse scholars.
Teaching Tip: Giving Students Extra Time for Tests
Mathematics faculty members at Moorpark College piloted an intervention to increase allotted time for all students to complete math tests—and saw more students pass.
Study: The Role of Autonomy in Student Motivation
A study from Carnegie Mellon University finds students with more autonomy in their academic choices have better attendance and improved academic performance.
Academic Success Tip: Continual Feedback for Student Assessment
As part of a larger ungrading initiative, one professor implemented a performance-review process for students to connect their classroom experiences to strengths, growth and skill development—while preparing them for review processes in future jobs.