Improving Test Scores

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Scott M. Mandel - Pacoima Middle School, Pacoima, CA

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Study Skills | Summative Assessment & Testing | Teaching Methods & Learning Styles

November 2005 | 160 pages | Corwin

Formerly published by Zephyr Press

Apply these concrete, practical strategies to help students at all grade levels improve their test scores in all content areas.

Using multiple intelligences as a framework, this comprehensive resource offers proven, field-tested techniques that strengthen critical thinking, build test-taking skills, and motivate students to perform their best without undue stress.

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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

"Concrete, practical strategies for adaptations you can make to your curriculum, classroom environment, and instruction."

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