Staar test motivation

I was asked to make Joelle's 3rd grade class some testing treats. Our state testing for 3rd grade begins next week. I just finished up, so I

Here is a great way how to show students you believe in them on the day of a state assessment. This is a quick little pep and motivation!

Are you looking for some ideas to motivate your students on testing day? Here you will find links to some great motivational ideas for test day.

What if I told you I love testing season, and YOU can, too?! Find out how to increase testing motivation for students and make...

The days before tests are always known as the stressful days for students and teachers. It should not be. It should be fun because as simple as it might sound – children learn more when having fun and teachers become more relaxed when they see their students “getting it”. The internet is filled with...

April showers not only bring May flowers they also signal that it is that time of year again...time for standardized testing. As testing time approaches follow these three simple steps to help you Keep Calm and Test On. Step 1: Pretesting Motivation Spend some time the week before the test investing students by explaining why they are taking these tests and why it is important for them to do their best. It can be helpful to have your administrator or an older student visit your class to help…

Test prep doesn’t have to be boring! Whether you agree with state testing or not, it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. You can either fight it, or you can choose to set your students up for success by providing them with test prep activities to help them feel prepared. Unfortunately, m

For most questions, there are typically 4 answer choices. If your student can categorize each answer choice, they have a better chance of eliminating the wrong answers and choosing the right one.

Are you looking to increase student motivation during state testing? This article will outline my favorite ways I motivate my students.