The document discusses strategies and resources for effective test preparation, emphasizing the limitations of standardized tests in fully assessing individual value. It suggests various tools, apps, and approaches to familiarize students with testing formats, reduce anxiety, and enhance learning retention. Additionally, it highlights the importance of creating engaging and interactive study environments to motivate students.

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2. … these tests are unable to
measure all of what it is that
makes you the valued person
who you are.
- Len Christie, Principal
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Familiarize students
with the format &
procedures

4. Stakes
Instructions
Sections
Scoring
Environment
Time frame
Format
Procedures
Required
items

5. What are the testing
accommodations?

6. What are the testing
accommodations?
Deadlines Eligibility

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Practice tests

8. Shmoop.com/test-prep

9. GoConqur by Exam Time(iOS/Android/Web)

10. Gojima (iOS/Android/Web)

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Pretest early to assess:

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Pretest early to assess:
Confusion
Learning
needs
Low scoring
areas
Stressors
Strategies
Base
knowledge

13. What do I do when I …

14. Don’t know
the answers
Don’t understand
the question/
instructions
Run out
of time
Get
tired
Lose
focus
What do I do when I …
Get demotivated

16. Oneextradegree.blogspot.com/2014/04/test-prep-blitz-2014.html
Create a testing
playbook

17. Teachinginroom6.blogspot.com/2012/02/test-prep-180-test-prep-stations.html

18. Daily writing/
audio/ speaking
prompts &
exercises

19. Assess with
the same
scoring
guide

20. Make it
interesting!

21. Pinterest.com/oneextradegree/test-prep-fun

22. Play & create
games

23. GetKahoot.com
• Create trivia games
• Drag and drop
• Students prompted to
make quiz for their
peers to take
• Timed
• Leader board

24. Tiny Tap Game Creation App
http://www.tinytap.it/
Features:
• Add own images or from a web
search
• Record your own voice
• Record a question, an answer, a
hint
• 20 different soundtracks
• Track progress using the in-
game scoring system
• Personalize pre-made games
from the TinyTap store with
narration and images

25. Practice with
a community

26. Voxopop.com- Free Talk groups

27. Help them deal
with the stress
with humor

28. Memes
Memegenerator.net

29. Test Prep Web
Tools & Apps

30. Quizlet.com with iOS/Android App

31. Examtime.com

32. Examtime.com/blog/student-guide-2014
Free student study guide

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