After state testing is over, it’s time to celebrate with some fun activities for students! From scavenger hunts and science experiments to art projects and field trips, there are plenty of ways to keep your students engaged and entertained. Here are 25 ideas of what to do after state testing that will help you plan a day or week full of exciting activities for your students.
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Check out these test review ideas and activities to keep your students engaged during state testing season!
Are you looking to increase student motivation during state testing? This article will outline my favorite ways I motivate my students.
It is March, which means spring break is on the horizon and 4th quarter has just begun. And of course, state testing will be here ASAP. We have worked hard to get to this point in the school year with so many standards being covered. However, this is important stretch to pause, reflect, and determine what ELA test prep ideas will be the most impactful.
State testing season is a great time to review skills in an engaging and meaningful way, like this boot camp classroom transformation!
As much as I love the Spring Time, I hate the fact that it's also a reminder that state testing is right around the corner. Unfortunately, it's not something that we can really escape! If so, I think we'd all be on that train #canIgetanAmen... What we CAN do, is make sure that we're prepared for the BIG DAY
Recently I blogged over at Technology Tools for Teachers about online practice sites that would prepare students for Technology Enhanced Items (TEI) that are appearing on Common Core and state tests.
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1. Review- ALL year long! We all know that kids need practice! There are so many ways to review content year round: Morning Work Center Time Guided Reading or Small Groups Spiral Review I now teach virtual school, so I include one problem a day as a warm up every math class. Now, I plan on spending a bit more time incorporating my version of morning work or spiral review at the start of my live lessons everyday. My students can go into separate "breakout" rooms to work independently. I can see what they are doing and pull examples that I want to be sure to review as a whole class after their first few minutes of warm up work. These problems will include everything we've learned so far in 3-5 questions each day. 2. Practice Test Taking Strategies from the the Start! In addition to reviewing the content, we all know that our kiddos need to practice test taking strategies too! I like to show my students what I expect and test taking strategies that I want them to use from the beginning of the year. I really like this RELAX strategy! (Grab the free poster by clicking on the picture.) 3. Build Reading Stamina! Reading stamina is a HUGE part of test taking. My students are expected to sit for two 80 minutes reading testing sessions! That's a looooong time. I like to start building up my kiddos reading stamina early in the year. We start with doing this during independent reading time. I start with 20 minutes in the beginning of the year and work our way up to 1 hour (when time permits) by testing time (in March/April). I talk about how it's important that we build our reading muscles to be able to stay focused thinking and reading for longer and longer amounts of time, so that by the end of year we'll be spending lots of time reading what we love! We also CELEBRATE our reading stamina achievements with fun brain breaks and dances. Are you still looking for even more great Reading Test Prep? I've got a great resource for you- and it's FREE! Check out my All About Mummies Non Fiction Reading Test Prep and all it includes: Original, engaging article Comprehension Questions Graphic Organizers Language & Editing Practice Sign up for my email list to get this AH-MAZING freebie! And if this sounds exactly like what you're looking for then how about 6 more? ;)
Keep your students motivated and encouraged during test prep and testing season with this collection of test prep videos and songs that focus on staying positive and giving it your all.
I have several test review games that are NO prep (or very, very little prep) and super simple. My middle school students need a review game because we all know that “silent study” time is not often effective. I need these game to be very little prep (for obvious reasons), and I need them to be real
Start your students out on their geographical tour of the USA with these free, printable USA Map Worksheets. From labeled to blank maps, these worksheets will learn & retain the geography of the US.
Testing is wack. There, I said it. I hate the fact that my third graders are stressed to the point of tears for a stupid test. It’s not how I measure them as a learner and it’s not how I measure their growth. But, it is a measure that the district and the state use,
Struggle to keep your students engaged during test season? Shake things up with these fun and effective test prep games!
Testing time can be very stressful for students. Use these motivational quotes for testing coloring pages to relax your students and motivate them before the big tests.
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State testing is mentally exhausting for all involved, especially your students. We test in the mornings, so in the afternoon we do relaxing, yet engaging art activities. My students are able to recharge and kick
The My State Report Worksheet is designed to help elementary school students learn about and showcase their knowledge of a specific state. This worksheet provides a structured format where students can research and gather information about the state's geography, history, notable landmarks, and more. By using this worksheet, students will be able to delve deeper into their chosen state and present their findings in an organized and engaging manner. Whether it's for a school project or simply to expand their knowledge, this worksheet acts as a valuable tool for young learners interested in discovering more about the United States.
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This document gives eight test-taking strategies for students. It was designed to arm students with the tools necessary to help themselves reduce anxiety, stress, or nerves. These strategies can be used before and during a test. This document includes two versions. One version is completed with ...
Prepare your students for state testing with these tips and ideas! Learn a variety of test taking strategies, ways to motivate your students before testing, and get some ideas on how to engage them during test prep!
Our state testing begins tomorrow. Which means that today was our last day to review before testing. I believe that quality instruction all year is the best test prep. However, I still think some spiral review is good. Especially since our testing is just 3 days after coming back from a 2+ week break! My
Well, friends, we are in the heart of testing season. I know the pressure put on teachers and students can be nearly unbearable, but I have some ideas and tips that can hopefully ease the pain of end-of-the-year testing. Tip 1: Don't wait for the last minute to prep for end-of-the-year testing. I use daily warm-ups that rotate between grammar skills, test prep questions, and academic vocabulary. (I commonly share my warm-up of the day on my Instagram account in my stories, if you are interested in seeing them you can follow me by clicking here.) I find that it gets students used to the types of questions they will see on end-of-the-year testing without having a last minute cram session. As a first year teacher, I made the mistake of trying to cram a bunch of test prep the last two weeks before testing started. It did not help improve scores. It probably did the exact opposite. I was stressed. The kids were stressed and bored out of their minds. I learned a great lesson that year, and I will never repeat that rookie mistake. Tip 2: Get your kids involved in the lesson. The most successful test prep units or lessons are going to be engaging. (I know huge shock right?) I love using digital escape rooms with my students as they get to work with a small group and it gets them thinking critically. I find that my kids get so wrapped up in the "game" of the activity that they do not even realize they are working on a test prep lesson! Win, win! It's an added bonus if you can get them moving!If you need help adding movement into your end-of-the-year review, I highly recommend trying a question loop or question trail. Even better than getting kids moving, these activities also get kids CHECKING THEIR OWN WORK!!!! I will say that again, they get kids checking their own work! How amazing is that?! Students start at a question and based on their answer are directed to a different question. (usually they do not go from question 1 to question 2 and etc.) If kids notice that they end up a question a second time, they will know that they got an answer incorrect somewhere along the line. They will need to pause and check their answers before continuing through the loop. I love the conversations I hear during these activities! Tip 3: Keep Calm and Carry On. No matter what at the end of the day, the most important thing is letting your kids know that you care about them and believe in them. Kids will only care about their scores if they know that you care about them. Enjoy your kids and talk to them! Do you have a tip that should be on my list? Comment with it below! I'd love to add to this list.
Hey testers! Err, I mean teachers! I’ll be honest, state testing falls right next to my love for getting sick. I guess it depends on the school you are at. I totally think that is beneficial to teach kids and use data to drive instructions. It’s what I look at when I create small groups, and re-teach standards for re-assessing. BUT, 8 year old’s with test anxiety? Are you KIDDING me? Anyone else feel similar? Comment below so that I’m not alone. WELL, these babies have to do it, so we might as well make sure they are as comfortable as they can! Keep reading to snag idea to boost student morale with motivational state testing posters. These testing posters were created by teachers in our school and they are too amazing not to share. The student’s eyes lit up when they walked the hallways knowing that the entire school was rooting them on like a big football game, except it was a big state test. Pin the image at the top of this post or the image below so you can remember these poster ideas for next year! I will add more as more are created! Follow my […]
These fun activities for practicing multiple choice questions will help prep your students for state testing. Check out these strategies so to keep your students engaged and focused while preparing for their end of course tests and final exams!
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Printable BINGO worksheet for Science and Biology unit cell structure and function grade 8 and grade 9. Cell Structure & organelles bingo card with cell, cytoplasm, organ, cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplast, vacuole, cell wall and animal cell and plant cell. Science unit test preparation and study resource. Unit review game worksheet. Make learning fun with 2 different templates with the same questions for some variety!
Standardized testing can be hard on everybody - students, teachers, and parents. The activities and ideas below will help 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers as you prepare for the big test. Find advice from real teachers, ideas to keep students motivated, fun review games and activities, tips for teaching specific content areas, and more to help make testing more ... Read More
These fun activities for practicing multiple choice questions will help prep your students for state testing. Check out these strategies so to keep your students engaged and focused while preparing for their end of course tests and final exams!
You want your students to be prepared and to be successful, whether its on the SAT, ACT, AP exam, PARCC, or other state or local standardized tests. Use these 9 effective way to get your students ready for the big test.
My students love the days when we review for a test because we do lots of fun activities. Here are 5 fun ways to review for a test that your students will love!
Test prep games are the tried and trued method I've used for any sort of review in my classroom over the years. Here are 10 test prep games you can use today.
This listing is for the digital PDF files for the printable ANATOMY theme Guess Who insert cards. NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED. This set includes an information Guide and quick start question guide. The Guess Who card sets are universal to the single flip up and down Guess Who game boards. You will use your actual insert cards as a template for cutting to ensure a proper fit. These cards have been tested in nearly a dozen different board sizes. If for any reason your game set is incompatible, I will make the necessary adjustments free of charge. These cards are NOT COMPATIBLE with full sheet insert card style guess who games. The cards can be printed on regular copy paper but work best printed on a thin cardstock. To set up your Guess Who game, print all pages of the game cards which includes one set of the large cards and two sets of the small insert cards. Cut the large cards using the guidelines and they are ready. The smaller cards are made to fit universally in all of the size variations of the game. Cut both sets of smaller cards using the guidelines. Next, use one of the flip insert cards from your game to trim the insert cards to fit. Hold your sample card over the image and trim to match. Insert your smaller cards randomly into both game boards and you are ready to play. If you have any trouble with your cards at all, reach out to me and I will be happy to help. If there is a person, place, or thing for this topic that you like or have been studying and is not included please send me an email and I will make the additional cards for you. modernclassicalhomeschool [!at] yahoo.com If you are on instagram say hi, tag, or share @modernclassicalhomeschool Happy Guessing!
