131. Secrets to Engaging Students During Testing Season
Episode description
Most teachers think that in order to prepare for the upcoming state test, they have to deviate from their normal routine and activities. When in reality, adding engagement and using tools and activities that are familiar to your students is actually helpful to their success. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing 6 secrets to engaging students during testing season.
Each idea that I share can be differentiated based on your students’ needs and level of practice they need. I adapted my lessons and learning experiences for the kids so that we were studying and preparing, but also engaging students during testing season. This ensured that not only was I feeling way less stressed and overwhelmed, but so were my students.
Instead of boring and monotonous, test prep can be engaging, informative, collaborative, and enjoyable for your students. These 6 ideas for engaging students during testing season will help shift your mindset and teaching practices in order to make test prep meaningful for your students!
Show Notes: https://theliteracydive.com/episode131
Resources Mentioned:
- Join my Daily Writing Disguise
- Test Prep Instagram Post
- Reading Graphic Organizers
- Reading Comprehension Activities Bundle
- Student Response Cards
- Simple Student Response Cards Freebie
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