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Improving Test Scores

A Practical Approach for Teachers and Administrators

By: Scott M. Mandel

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

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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)

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

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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"Concrete, practical strategies for adaptations you can make to your curriculum, classroom environment, and instruction."

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