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hardware

All components of the computer's processing unit or CPU; does not include peripherals such as printers or scanners or software, which can be installed and un-installed on multiple systems.

high-stakes testing

Tests that are generally standards-based and are associated with significant consequences if student performance on the test is poor; graduation tests, grade-level achievement tests; NCLB tests are all examples.

holistic scoring

Form of evaluation that scores student work in an objective and holistic manner using a pre-defined set of criteria, usually involving at least 4 different aspects of the work; teachers use a rubric or scoring guide to analyze each aspect of the work and compare it against leveled examples; often used to evaluate writing.

HTML

Hypertext Markup Language; the programming language for static Web pages; usually includes hypertext links between related objects and documents.

HTTP

Hypertext Transfer Protocol. It is a standard method of transferring data between a web server and a web browser.

hypertext

Computer-based text that can be clicked to open a different Web page, window, or interactive element associated with the text; used to deliver a richer experience to the user.