Test taking skills

Whether it's the SATs, the Regents, the ACTs, any of the many state exams (here in Massachusetts we have the MCAS) or our teacher exams staying confident before and throughout the test is so important. In this post is a free PDF printout with tips for staying confident while taking tests.

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A multiple choice test always sounds easy until you’re in the exam room trying to choose between two options with no idea what the correct answer is. There’s no one way to hack an exam, but you can take advantage of certain strategies and tips to make sure that you are as well-prepared as possible

ELA Test Prep Multiple Choice Strategies

Prepare your students to be ready for test day! This will ease their anxieties and students will be able to take the test without the added stress. These are the TOP TEN TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES that have been effective for TEST PREP for my kiddos over the years. I hope you find a useful strategy to share with your class! There is a printable download at the end if you would like to share these strategies with others. 1. SHOW A POWERPOINT OR HAND OUT THE EXACT DIRECTIONS FROM THE TEST TO…

When it comes to test prep, your students need explicit instruction to do basic test taking skills like restating the question, citing evidence, planning their writing, and managing their time.

Every teacher has their way of teaching things. One of those things is test taking strategies. There are a million things that you could say or do, but this year, I thought I would create a foldable for the kids that explains these strategies the Brazell way. I got the idea for a test taking skills foldable from this pin on Pinterest... http://savvyschoolcounselor.com/8-tips-new-test-takers-should-know/ My creative juices were flowing a little bit better than with the bulletin board I made…

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Test taking strategies can build confidence and help students show what they know on state tests. Read more and sign up for FREE teaching resources!

Test Prep Tips and Strategies I've been fortunate to be a part of two upper elementary groups of amazingly talented teachers. I've written a post on each site to go along with Test Prep. You will find several posts on Test Prep with Upper Grade Memoirs. My post is