Improving Test Scores

A Practical Approach for Teachers and Administrators
Scott M. Mandel - Pacoima Middle School, Pacoima, CA
Improving Test Scores
November 2005 | 160 pages | Corwin
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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.

Contents

Acknowledgements

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

Reference List

Index

Index

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.

Contents

Acknowledgements

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

Reference List

Index

Index

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Improving Test Scores

A Practical Approach for Teachers and Administrators


November 2005 | 160 pages | Corwin

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Paperback 01/02/2026 9781569762028 $37.95

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.


Table Of Contents:

  • 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

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