tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post3140855325261914492..comments2024-03-25T21:44:20.258-10:00Comments on Tonya's Treats for Teachers: Test Taking Strategies Giveaway!Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14203821597212134451noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-49718985667296941652013-03-27T15:49:26.135-10:002013-03-27T15:49:26.135-10:00In math, I tell them to show their thinking for ea...In math, I tell them to show their thinking for each question by showing their work. In reading, I have them go back into the text and underline and number where they found the answer to the question.<br /><br />--jenjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07881636387931238996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-84699079238053509112013-03-27T14:04:17.258-10:002013-03-27T14:04:17.258-10:00We teach our students to "slash the trash&quo...We teach our students to "slash the trash" for the answers that they know are incorrect.Brooke Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17784211817077992229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-27596795031976591232013-03-27T10:42:24.214-10:002013-03-27T10:42:24.214-10:00For reading tests, I always remind and tell my kid...For reading tests, I always remind and tell my kiddos to read each possible multiple choice answer, and then cross out the ones they know are wrong. When they remember it helps. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551613771528569218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-89593698283492358742013-03-27T03:07:12.510-10:002013-03-27T03:07:12.510-10:00We mainly teach our kiddos to underline and we do ...We mainly teach our kiddos to underline and we do practice questions throughout the quarter (which I hate doing but oh well).<br />Liz<br /><a href="http://teachinginthevalley.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teaching in the Valley</a>Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15507306119644086592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-11337533343259692792013-03-26T15:59:30.812-10:002013-03-26T15:59:30.812-10:00We do the MAP test on the computers, so they can&#...We do the MAP test on the computers, so they can't really "write" on the test! We really work on reading the questions BEFORE the passage, so they know what to look for when they're reading the passage.<br /><br />Angela :)<br /><i><b><a href="http://hippohoorayforsecondgrade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Hippo Hooray for Second Grade!</a></b></i>Angela Nerbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850764825940118172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-66872372338606029232013-03-26T15:09:02.211-10:002013-03-26T15:09:02.211-10:00Hello lovely lady!! What an AMAZING giveaway.. def...Hello lovely lady!! What an AMAZING giveaway.. definitely crossing my fingers for this!! My kiddos looove using the colored highlighters with key words for ELA... something else that we do is use task cards for math and they quiz each other and write on dry erase boards. Fun test prep :)<br /><br />Laura<br /><i><b><a href="http://lovetoteach123.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Laura Love to Teach</a></b></i>Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126187113222430751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-82614276687697372422013-03-26T14:38:04.785-10:002013-03-26T14:38:04.785-10:00We read our questions first and highlight evidence...We read our questions first and highlight evidence in the text. LOVE this new set!<br />Tracey<br /><a href="http://thirdgradeallstars.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Third Grade All Stars</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476439587813925176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-9154689116416146662013-03-26T14:37:19.532-10:002013-03-26T14:37:19.532-10:00I have the students work the problems on scratch p...I have the students work the problems on scratch paper and see the answer choices. Or I have them do the process of elimination, what they know could not be the answer first.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13692756053381424165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-61749381923515220162013-03-26T05:59:54.355-10:002013-03-26T05:59:54.355-10:00We always read our questions first and circle impo...We always read our questions first and circle important words, highlight/underline our proof in the passage, and check over our tests carefully. We always talk about test-taking strategies and it kills me when the kids just don't use them!<br /><br />Love your unit!<br />Jennjennmsu93https://www.blogger.com/profile/12666605811124300572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-7542342617274965652013-03-25T15:47:58.922-10:002013-03-25T15:47:58.922-10:00I have found a great "checklist" for tes...I have found a great "checklist" for testing. It tells kids step by step instructions on how to take a test...read the question carefully, slash trash, circle key words, and the like. It stays taped to the kids' desks.KThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563195410539213311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-62784705972221970222013-03-25T14:54:32.723-10:002013-03-25T14:54:32.723-10:00I always create a "study guide" for all ...I always create a "study guide" for all of the kiddos' tests and assessments (I am strictly a Language Arts teacher). We have also gone over (in great detail) HOW to study for a test - they don't really know how to go about doing it. :(<br />Julene Hoffman<br />jhoffman143@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464717811159665926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-25426935605361344472013-03-25T14:42:34.831-10:002013-03-25T14:42:34.831-10:00We try to get ready for the test by preparing with...We try to get ready for the test by preparing with many of the same ideas you present in the TRUNK idea. We don't call them that however. I think that would really help my class remember the different points.<br /><br />Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459040987359574504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-83743648086916237812013-03-25T14:02:06.086-10:002013-03-25T14:02:06.086-10:00I would like to try the TRUNK acronym!I would like to try the TRUNK acronym!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247820022475597938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-87303200697854584822013-03-25T11:04:38.453-10:002013-03-25T11:04:38.453-10:00The TRUNK acronym is a great idea! I can see my th...The TRUNK acronym is a great idea! I can see my third graders being able to really use this unit.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345161791471659019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-54876877284157350282013-03-24T17:55:23.316-10:002013-03-24T17:55:23.316-10:00I love the TRUNK acronym. What an adorable unit! ...I love the TRUNK acronym. What an adorable unit! We always say take out the trash! Get rid of those wrong answers.<br />ColleenColleen A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03710945423060339861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-48304685978498959462013-03-24T17:29:33.717-10:002013-03-24T17:29:33.717-10:00Always looking for great motivators for test time....Always looking for great motivators for test time. You can't beat sweets and acronyms! :)TechwithMrsBuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06321568914151150573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-50869245290305935822013-03-24T16:53:52.922-10:002013-03-24T16:53:52.922-10:00I absolutely loved that video. I teach 5th but I c...I absolutely loved that video. I teach 5th but I can see how it can definitely help my students that need some additional assistance. I teach comprehension skills from day one. We read the title and look at text features to make a prediction about the text. Then we preview the questions to circle key words in the questions. We read the text first just to read and then we read again for meaning. When we go the questions, we read them, mark out obvious wrong answers, and then underline our text evidence. This is practiced all year long. Overachieverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187778737677043282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-76947248348561104842013-03-24T16:53:39.909-10:002013-03-24T16:53:39.909-10:00I love the Trunk acronym and I only got one of the...I love the Trunk acronym and I only got one of them correct! Our testing in Ontario is coming up at the end of May and early June. For a reading passage, I tell my kids that I am going to tell them how to "cheat." Of course not really, but they think its great and they remember what to do! I have them read the passage first and underline important info. Then they flip to the questions, read the first one, find the answer and write their response! They focus on 1 question at a time and do not get overwhelmed. For multiple choice sections, cross out the answers you know are wrong, pick one and move on! Thanks for sharing your great units! kyuill@gmail.comKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693205602821054180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-952121008931238292013-03-24T15:00:54.219-10:002013-03-24T15:00:54.219-10:00At the beginning of the year we write a "How ...At the beginning of the year we write a "How to take a test" paragraph. For the first quarter, before every test we take, they read that paragraph. We start our "State Testing Procedures" from the very first test, too. That way, we have all year to practice it. <br /><br />Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085272227841600642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-1528743510325608522013-03-24T14:53:10.136-10:002013-03-24T14:53:10.136-10:00I LOVE the TRUNK acronym. I teach an AIS session a...I LOVE the TRUNK acronym. I teach an AIS session after school for test prep. This would be so helpful!!! Hoping I win! Great giveaway!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03034567525241970634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-29322433437747756662013-03-24T13:58:01.301-10:002013-03-24T13:58:01.301-10:00In Alberta Canada, all Gr. 3 students take Provinc...In Alberta Canada, all Gr. 3 students take Provincial Achievement tests in May and June. I try to keep the whole testing scenario light and carefree so that they don't stress. Having them prepared for what they will have to do though (do the whole thing on their own, without asking questions and within the allotted time) is my goal. Thanks for creating things that I am sure will keep their anxiety down!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824469133631115714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-21326976634462995182013-03-24T12:59:07.975-10:002013-03-24T12:59:07.975-10:00This is nice! We use Smart 7 strategies at our sch...This is nice! We use Smart 7 strategies at our school which is pretty similar. My kids are really good with the because we have been working on them since the beginning of the year. However, it remains to be seen if they will actually use all the strategies on the actual FCAT. We did a practice test last week and 75% of them did.. the other 25% who didn't, their scores definitely reflected that. <br /><br />Step 1: Read and Box the Title (they also draw an arrow from the picture to the title if there is one)<br /><br />Step 2: Number the paragraphs.<br /><br />Step 3: read each question - underline key words.<br /><br />Step 4: Read each paragraph. Stop and think about what you've read. Write 1 to 3 key words in the margin for each paragraph.<br /><br />Step 5: Read the question and read each answer choice and put an X or ? beside each choice<br /><br />Step 6: Prove your answer by underlining where in the text it states it or underline the clues that helped you to answer it <br /><br />Step 7: Mark your answerKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157632679463797230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-80099213354903168012013-03-24T12:51:52.751-10:002013-03-24T12:51:52.751-10:00Great ideas. Thanks for sharing. I've been w...Great ideas. Thanks for sharing. I've been working hard to get my students to write great responses to open ended questions. We've been reading passages together and constructing good reponses together. It's been a long process. This DVD sounds quite interesting.Ursulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274657665266743215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-56779945884026732512013-03-24T12:40:18.978-10:002013-03-24T12:40:18.978-10:00Those are great tips! I'm working with my cla...Those are great tips! I'm working with my class to justify next to each answer choice. It slows down the speedy ones and makes them really think through their choices.<br /><br />Sarah<br /><a href="http://misskinbk.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">MissKinBK</a>Sarah Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937464974985509562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2775385888111095887.post-3744262776564315042013-03-24T11:46:43.064-10:002013-03-24T11:46:43.064-10:00We use a page protector, it helps to solve math pr...We use a page protector, it helps to solve math problems -- the kiddos draw "counters"... I also make anchor charts! :)Mrs. Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261761163514548574noreply@blogger.com