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Creating a balanced assessment schedule is crucial to ensure that students are not overwhelmed. Break down the semester into manageable sections, each with its specific focus area. This way, we can ensure that assessments are spread evenly, reducing stress for both students and teachers.

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The key to a successful assessment schedule lies not just in its creation but also in its continuous improvement. Students and teachers should feel comfortable sharing their feedback. This open communication will enable us to refine and adapt the schedule to better meet everyone's needs.

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Advancements in technology have given us a plethora of tools to conduct assessments. From online quizzes to interactive assignments, these tools not only make the process smoother but also add variety. Let's explore and tap into these resources to enrich our assessment schedule.

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We have the I-Ready parade every year and can create growth goals with the I-Ready Diagnostics, but students do not know their MSTEP results. If we can access last year's MSTEP scores, can we celebrate the students who scored proficient last year with a popcorn party or FLICS bucks before this year's MSTEP so other students have incentive to score well? Maybe Performance Matters and other content areas not assessed with I-Ready can be included with that?

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Do the same schedule change for I-Ready diagnostic as we do for M-STEP so all students can take their diagnostic in the morning. At least for K-4th grade.

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We should only test in the morning. No testing after lunch.

Swap schedule to accommodate testing. AM vs PM scheduling.

ALL HANDS ON DECK!!!

Team testing: One teacher takes both classes while another pulls scholars for testing. SGI & Self-paced lessons in effect while others are testing in separate classrooms.

Incentives: Snacks, Mints, Additional recess, School-wide skating party at the end of testing.

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Incentive for students following testing expectations

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Incentive for students following testing expectations

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Beyond actual test scores, give incentives for students who follow testing expectations and use pencil and paper and show they are taking their time. Maybe open gym, extra recess, a field trip or a popcorn party for students who are star test takers.

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Schedule most of the tests AM as students perform much better in the morning vs after lunch and recess; Students are more alert in the morning. Kids who come late will be in a separate room taking the test. We can also provide make-up day for the kids who are absent.

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If testing happens in the morning, accommodations will have to made as teachers would want to proctor their own students (i.e class switch- students report to morning classes in afternoon or vice versa)

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Share resources for students to take practice tests online. Have a competition in the classroom to see how many students complete a test at home. Their parents can sign off on it.

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Have an MSTEP Rally to celebrate and motivate them.

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Give all students a mint or candy halfway through testing. Give a whole class brain break.

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Rolling cart for late students for breakfast

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Rolling cart for late students for breakfast

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Can there be bagged breakfasts for students who come to school late and didn't have a chance to eat breakfast?

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Brain breaks (short breaks) during or after testing whether it takes place in the morning or afternoon. Provide simple snack (mints, small candy) to start the test and possible midway. Soft music during testing. 5 minutes to relax or talking BEFORE testing begins. Online assignments provided for students who finish assessment early.

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1. Morning testing 9:00 Holding group for scholars who come late

2. small group testing in a small group settings throughout the building

3. 30-45 minute testing sessions

4. peppermints, candy during test

5. stretch breaks

6. incentives- individual and whole class

7. to decrease the urge to rush through the test, offer a packet or big assignment to complete when scholars are 'done' with testing

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We should have a prep rally the week before to help the kids get excited and ready for the upcoming tests. We did this a few year ago and it was great!

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Teachers have/ wear encouraging T-Shirts during testing.

Teachers make a video for morning message or do a cheer to encourage the kids!

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Students give other kids encouraging words - video

-word cloud

-ppt

this could be in the classroom and up during the test on the smart board

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8. Create a testing schedule for social studies and science.

9. Promote testing by offering an incentive for being present and on time... promo to the parents and scholars...raffle, small prize...

10. Good LucK!