Many area school districts began ISTEP+ testing last week, and several held pre-test pep rallies to help students get ready.
These pep rally games, challenges and competitions are a sure way to boost school spirit and kick off football games and other events with lots of enthusiasm.
Ever heard of test prep rallies? Check out these ways to have test prep rallies at your school to head into standardized testing with a positive mindset!
Mobile County Public Schools
'The Avengers' striking a pose for the cameras. On Friday I attended a loud and lively pep rally at John G. Prendergast School in Ansonia. The gym was filled with energy and enthusiasm as costumed staff members entertained. The rally was designed to inspire the third through sixth graders to do their best when they take the Connecticut Mastery Tests next week. The theme of the rally was "Unstoppable." Pictured from left are: Assistant Principal Sherrod McNeill as The Incredible Hulk, social worker Ryan Sherman as Spiderman, custodian Jamie Puro as Iron Man, physical education teacher Bob Powers as Wolverine and Principal Joseph Apicella as Captain America.
My students love to use the video game maker from Cool Tools. This is perfect for reviewing vocabulary words, but it would work for any kind of test prep. Once students have created their game, other students may play it. I use it primarily for math vocabulary practice. I have created a step by step guide to help students create their video game. Click {HERE} or the picture for your free copy. When I assign this tech task, I put the words I want them to practice on my website and have them copy/paste into the game generator. (Copy/Paste is a technology skill I'm required to teach.) I assign one technology task a week to my students, and this is one of their favorites. Enjoy! This week is Spring Break for me. YAY!!! My husband has taken off all week to be with me and our girls. I'm so excited! I'm taking some time away from my computer to spend some quality time with my family. I'll be back next week. You guys are so awesome, and I really appreciate all the thoughtful comments. If you have time check out my friend Stephanie's blog, Teaching in Room 6. It is really AMAZING!!! Her latest post is about Calendar Math and she has a video to help you get started. Check it out! See you next week! And as always, good luck as you continue to create magic in your classroom!
This motivational skit reveals introduces Test Recruits as they make their way through boot camp learning reading and math test strategies with the help of their Skill Sergeant. In the end, all graduate as Test Warriors. The reading and math test strategies are written as military cadence chants (like the Army's Sound Off cadence), and a PPT is included for audience participation. Perfect for testing pep rallies and test motivation! Check out the thumbnails and preview to see several of the cadences. The preview shows Scene I of the script so you can see if it will work for you. It's awesomely cute and always a HUGE hit! The following items are included: • Test Prep Boot Camp script (10 pages) • Cadence Chants PPT of reading and math test strategies (20 slides) • TOU & Credits (1 page) Please NOTE that the included files are NOT editable. Also, several of the strategies repeat if they are applicable to both reading and math...such as getting rest and eating a good breakfast). I’d appreciate your purchase, your rating, and your feedback. Thank you from The Brighter Rewriter! ► CLICK HERE to follow me for new product notifications, special discounts & other fun stuff! Related Products ❤️ State Test Prep Coaching Skit ❤️ State Test Prep Cowboys Skit
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