and living life one day- and book- at a time
One thing that I try to teach my students throughout the school year is test taking strategies. These are things that they can use and practice up until the state test rolls around at the end of the year. While we are to ensure that students know the material, helping them find the answer in …
This week begins our state testing. Oh how I dread those standardized tests! Add to that mix the craziness that has overtaken these students as summer calls out to them. On Friday, our school had a testing pep rally. I get it. Motivate these students to do well. The only problem is that while the …
There’s always a downside to testing, whether it is MAP testing or state standardized testing. The one thing that I have enjoyed about our standardized testing is the ability to take the kids out to the ballfield and let them run around after sitting so quietly for so long. MAP testing isn’t like that. Our …