Updated June 2008
Testing
Strategies for preparing students and teachers for high-stakes tests and ideas for interim assessments to take some of the pressure off one "big" test.
Reading and Math "Carnival" Equals Low-Stress Test Prep
A Hampton, Virginia, school prepares elementary students for standardized tests with "Reading and Math Mania." It is the most well-attended event of the year, and it helps staff get to know families by connecting with them in an open and lively setting.
Big Test Pep Rallies: 2, 4, 6, 8 -- Taking Tests And Feeling Great!
Schools are using the popular "pep rally" to get students excited and motivated to do their best on standardized tests.
Mapping Instruction With Interim Assessments
An online assessment tool has led to improvements in instruction and test scores in one district.
Adjusting to Accountability
NCLB's emphasis on testing means Max Fisher has to pace his teaching differently. He also has changed the formats of his tests.
More (Short) Tests Can Help Learning
Some schools are finding that assessing students throughout the year with short tests can improve learning and better prepare kids for the big tests.
It's Only a Test
Experts say educators need to identify their own feelings toward testing and find the positive in order to prepare and enable students to do their best.
Beyond Standardized Testing: District Focuses on Assessing the Whole Child
Educators in one Illinois district developed a system to assess a range of skills -- including critical thinking and social-emotional skills -- they wanted students to master by the time they left school.
Test-Stressed Out: Strategies for Improving Attitudes, Scores
With the help of experts, give students in your school the practical tools they need to overcome test stress and do their best in math, writing, and more.
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