State testing

Are you looking to increase student motivation during state testing? This article will outline my favorite ways I motivate my students.

You don't need to figure out your schedule for test prep and testing season! I've got you covered with before, during, and after ideas!

There’s a new test in town, and it will replace the state’s long-standing FCAT.The new Florida Standards Assessment will test students on their knowledge…

1. Review- ALL year long! We all know that kids need practice! There are so many ways to review content year round: Morning Work Center Time Guided Reading or Small Groups Spiral Review I now teach virtual school, so I include one problem a day as a warm up every math class. Now, I plan on spending a bit more time incorporating my version of morning work or spiral review at the start of my live lessons everyday. My students can go into separate "breakout" rooms to work independently. I can…

After state testing is over, it’s time to celebrate with some fun activities for students! From scavenger hunts and science experiments to art projects and field trips, there are plenty of ways to keep your students engaged and entertained. Here are 25 ideas of what to do after state testing that will help you plan a day or week full of exciting activities for your students.

Here is a great way how to show students you believe in them on the day of a state assessment. This is a quick little pep and motivation!

For most questions, there are typically 4 answer choices. If your student can categorize each answer choice, they have a better chance of eliminating the wrong answers and choosing the right one.

April showers not only bring May flowers they also signal that it is that time of year again...time for standardized testing. As testing time approaches follow these three simple steps to help you Keep Calm and Test On. Step 1: Pretesting Motivation Spend some time the week before the test investing students by explaining why they are taking these tests and why it is important for them to do their best. It can be helpful to have your administrator or an older student visit your class to help…