I just try to model my classroom assessments/quizzes after the various question formats of the state tests. I also model throughout the year how to answer certain question types before we take tests (such as what kind of answer is expected when you see words such as identify, define, state, illustrate, compare, etc.. ). We also assess our kids in 3rd grade, 5th grade, 8th grade, etc, and we have a state mandated high school qualifying exam students start to take in 10th grade. They must pass all sections to get a diploma. Puts a lot of pressure on teachers! On Oct 30, 2007, at 4:14 PM, Sean McGraw wrote:
> Hey Everyone, > > This is my first time using a program like this and it is part of > a Technology course I am taking for my masters degree. I just had a > question about integrating test-taking skills into your ELA or > Reading curriculum. I teach in New York and we have state tests > every year starting in third grade >Not Fun!< Many teachers feel > that it is necessary to have their students do well on these tests > and feel the pressure of preparing them. We never really "stressed" > the test at my school but we are feeling the crunch this year. I > was just wondering if anyone had some good ideas on how to > integrate test-taking into the curriculum and make it more fun that > just doing practice tests. I will not be the teacher to just teach > my students how to take the test because I feel they need so much > more to be successful in the real world but I do have to please my > school and district as well. Anyone else feel this way? Any help > would be great! Thanks > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org > > To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http:// > literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. > > Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org. Search the LIT archives at http://snipurl.com/LITArchive
