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Improving Test Scores - Book Cover

Improving Test Scores

A Practical Approach for Teachers and Administrators

Formerly published by Zephyr Press

Apply these concrete, practical strategies to help students at all grade levels strengthen their critical thinking, build test-taking skills, and improve test scores in all content areas.

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Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781569762028
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2005
  • Page Count: 160
  • Publication date: November 01, 2005
Price: $34.95
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Description

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.

Author(s)

Author(s)

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Scott M. Mandel

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.
Table of Contents

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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