Preparing Students for Testing and Doing Better in School

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<p>"Teachers will want to run—not walk—to get a copy of this book. Test preparation is an important real-life skill, and this book provides step-by-step guidance to help students learn how to prepare for tests and demonstrate what they know."<br/>—Linda B. Gambrell, Distinguished Professor of Education<br/>Clemson University</p><p>"If you want to help students become test-smart, this is the book for you. Rona Flippo is masterful at making a potentially difficult task—taking tests—easy to teach."<br/>—Richard T. Vacca, Professor Emeritus<br/>Kent State University</p><p>"All teachers and parents should read this book! It is one of the best I′ve read about practical approaches to test taking and studying in the current high-stakes era."<br/>—Rosalie Fink, Professor of Literacy<br/>Lesley University</p><p>Help students master test taking through preparation strategies that lead to academic success! <br/><br/>As the stakes on high-profile student tests such as the SAT continue to rise, student preparedness is becoming increasingly important. As a result, helping students do well on tests and succeed in school has become a top priority for teachers. This indispensable guide responds to this need by providing resources to promote content learning and test-taking abilities in middle and secondary school students. <br/><br/>This practical text provides charts, checklists, Internet resources, and sample exercises for teachers to use with students, plus a final test covering content from each chapter. Using research-based practices, educators will be able to help students develop </p>Strategies for dealing with test anxietyEffective time management and organizational skillsNote-taking and study techniques applicable across content areasMethods for taking essay and objective tests <p>Use these proven tools and strategies to help your students develop the skills and confidence that lead to positive academic experiences.</p>