https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase How will we embed testing preparation with effective instruction? en-us 2017-11-05 17:10:13 UTC 2025-12-09 15:55:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Watchclock.png https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545582 I will embed it as organically as possible , using it to enhance instruction instead of derail it. Hopefully this will help students to feel less stressed out about standardized tests.

]]> 2017-11-10 00:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545582 https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545595 2017-11-10 00:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545595 https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545607 We can embed testing preparation with effective instruction by using reading comprehension strategies at a young age like asking questions before the reading or stopping to annotate as we read with students ]]> 2017-11-10 00:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545607 https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545609 Showing/telling students that the skills they are learning will come up on standardized tests, proving that what they are learning is important to their future, teaching them skills to succeed rather than memorized content.]]> 2017-11-10 00:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545609 https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545612 In my ELA classroom, we applied the technique that would be required (in the upcoming test) from the students into the book that we were reading. Specifically, we used the IREST essay format to analyze a chapter in "The Color of My Words"]]> 2017-11-10 00:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545612 stephanierhea https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545625 I think that embedding test taking skills into every lesson is helpful. Introducing students to different skills as you progress through the year will allow you to step back and remove the scaffolding as the test approaches. Creating students who are independent is the goal. ]]> 2017-11-10 00:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545625 https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545669 Again i think pulling questions from past MCAS and placing them throughout units (exit tickets, challenge problems, Review days) 

]]> 2017-11-10 00:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545669 https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545684 I will embed it in the classroom through test questions during the Do Now, homework and on their assessments. We will then use class time to review those questions and go over test taking skills where it is appropriate.]]> 2017-11-10 00:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545684 mrsdd https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545694 Making test prep "no big deal" is important - make it a part of the routine! For example, you could give a few test questions as a Do Now every day.]]> 2017-11-10 00:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545694 michaelstreeter https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545780 Use content that will be utilized on the test such as "Shakespeare" in combination with engaging activities such as Socratic seminar as well as debate. Furthermore, if such lessons were universally designed to include illustrations, slide shows, and compare and contrast 
 ]]> 2017-11-10 00:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545780 https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545803 2017-11-10 00:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545803 mrsdd https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545812 Also, making sure your work is VERTICALLY and HORIZONTALLY aligned with the other teachers in your school - for example, as a 10th grade history teacher I should be sure to check with the 9th grade history teacher to find out what skills they taught so that I can build off of it. PLUS, I should check with the 10th grade ELA teacher to use the same outline/writing format they do!]]> 2017-11-10 00:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545812 https://padlet.com/anaybaez/makingthecase/wish/205545980 as I said earlier you can add past MCAS questions throughout the year in many different ways such as (do-nows, exit tickets, challenge problems) 

You can also have like fake practice test days to make fun and take the pressure off of the test  

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