Tests! The very word can send shivers down students' spines. Understanding what tests are, how they work and what they measure can help students be better prepared and feel more confident when taking tests - particularly state assessments mandated by No Child Left Behind. Join three young students as they compete in an imaginary game show to demystify test-taking and conquer test anxiety once and for all. With clear explanations, colorful graphics and lots of humor, the contestants learn and model solid strategies and useful tips for test-taking in "What are Tests?", "How to Answer Test Questions," and "Taking Tests in Different Subjects." Additional comical segments offer concrete examples of the importance of tests in everyday life and advice on how to keep test-taking in perspective. After all, this is not an emergency. It's only a test!
Taking Tests in Different Subjects
While all tests have many things in common, school subjects like math, reading, science, social studies and spelling are tested differently. From maps and time lines to word problems and vocabulary, how can students keep them all straight? "Taking Tests in Different Subjects" offer subject-specific strategies and tips, including predicting and rereading for reading comprehension tests, estimating and organizing for math tests, and practicing and visualizing for spelling tests. The more students know about preparing for and taking each kind of test, the more likely they are to succeed.