Improving Test Scores
A Practical Approach for Teachers and Administrators
1st Edition
Published on 17. June 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-56976-202-8 (ISBN)
Description
Formerly published by Zephyr Press
Apply these concrete, practical strategies to help students at all grade levels improve their test scores in all content areas.
Using multiple intelligences as a framework, this comprehensive resource offers proven, field-tested techniques that strengthen critical thinking, build test-taking skills, and motivate students to perform their best without undue stress.
Apply these concrete, practical strategies to help students at all grade levels improve their test scores in all content areas.
Using multiple intelligences as a framework, this comprehensive resource offers proven, field-tested techniques that strengthen critical thinking, build test-taking skills, and motivate students to perform their best without undue stress.
Reviews / Votes
"Concrete, practical strategies for adaptations you can make to your curriculum, classroom environment, and instruction." -- Learning MagazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Massachusetts
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
297 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56976-202-8 (9781569762028)
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Person
Scott M. Mandel is a National Board-certified teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District. He has worked as a teacher, administrator, and inservice leader for more than 25 years. The author of nine teacher education books, Mandel is also the founder and director of the Teachers Helping Teachers Web site. He received his PhD in curriculum and instruction from the University of Southern California.
Content
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Teacher Issues
Matching the Curroculum to the Test and to Your Teaching
Teaching the Curricular Materials You're Given
Teaching Critical Thinking
Teaching Study and Testing Skills
Raising Your Morale
2. Working With Students
Issues of Relevance: Motivation, Stress, and Special Needs
Activating Your Students' Thinking
3. Administrative Concerns
Dealing With Test Scores: On Site and With Parents
Creating a Positive Teaching Staff
Creating a Productive Testing Envirnonment and Administering the Test
4. A Treasure Chest of Teacher Tips
Reference List
Index
Introduction
1. Teacher Issues
Matching the Curroculum to the Test and to Your Teaching
Teaching the Curricular Materials You're Given
Teaching Critical Thinking
Teaching Study and Testing Skills
Raising Your Morale
2. Working With Students
Issues of Relevance: Motivation, Stress, and Special Needs
Activating Your Students' Thinking
3. Administrative Concerns
Dealing With Test Scores: On Site and With Parents
Creating a Positive Teaching Staff
Creating a Productive Testing Envirnonment and Administering the Test
4. A Treasure Chest of Teacher Tips
Reference List
Index