Improving Test Scores A Practical Approach for Teachers and Administrators [Paperback]

Formerly published by Zephyr Press

Apply these concrete, practical strategies to help students at all grade levels strengthen their critical thinking, build test-taking skills, and improve test scores in all content areas.

Formerly published by Zephyr Press

Apply these concrete, practical strategies to help students at all grade levels strengthen their critical thinking, build test-taking skills, and improve test scores in all content areas.

Concrete, practical strategies for adaptations you can make to your curriculum, classroom environment, and instruction. Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Teacher Issues
Matching the Curroculum to the Test and to Your Teaching
Teaching the Curricular Materials You're Given
Teaching Critical Thinking
Teaching Study and Testing Skills
Raising Your Morale
2. Working With Students
Issues of Relevance: Motivation, Stress, and Special Needs
Activating Your Students' Thinking
3. Administrative Concerns
Dealing With Test Scores: On Site and With Parents
Creating a Positive Teaching Staff
Creating a Productive Testing Envirnonment and Administering the Test
4. A Treasure Chest of Teacher Tips
Reference List
Index