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SAT Vocab Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy activity, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the topic of test preparation.
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CSET World History Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy instructional activity, students find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.
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PSAT VOCAB Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, high schoolers find the words that are related to the concepts that are covered as part of the PSAT competency testing.
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Math Vocabulary
Learners identify and teach mathematics vocabulary. They work in groups to prepare presentations using MultiMedia Lab V and songs to create fun ways to remember the vocabulary terms. Students use these presentations to teach the...
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Preparing for Success
Students examine test preparation strategies for taking standardized exams. They determine the purpose for the tests, discover time management skill, and work on proper test attitudes. Finally, they design a test for a classmate.
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What is Dissolved Oxygen?
Students experiment with the LaMotte Winkler-Titration Test Kit to try to answer the question of what is dissolved oxygen. They explore all the possible ways to test for dissolved oxygen and brainstorm all the obstacles that can affect...
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Pay to Learn?
Students discuss the concept of schools paying students as an incentive for scoring higher on standardized tests. They debate the key issues of this question and write a letter to the local board of education expressing their position.
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Review And Testing
Students engage in a lesson in order to review some of the basic concepts of kingdoms and classification. They use research methods in order to find some of the information initially an use the notes to review for the test. Students...
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The Statistical Nature of Test Data
Students investigate the properties of various metals. They conduct an experiment and gather the data by putting into the proper statistical graphs. The data is analyzed and conclusions are formed according to the properties of the metals.
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Examining The Scores
Students investigate test scores taken to obtain academic strengths and weaknesses. They practice looking at the scores in order to interpret the results. Students use time for class discussion and planning study strategies to target...
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Which Wrap Is Wrapped Right?
Young scholars investigate the integrity and strength of different types of food wraps. They test the wraps and create a graphic organizer for the data. Once it is organized then a lab report can be written. The lesson plan contains...
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Utah Statewide School Testing Results: 2002
Students investigate the statewide school test scores for the year of 2002 in Utah. They use critical thinking skills to analyze the results. The target of the lesson is to measure the effect of using instructional technology in the...
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High Activity Golf Test Taking
Students engage in a written test on the vocabulary and purpose of the game of golf. The students increase knowledge of golf terminology and maintain a high activity level during the game.
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Upping the Odds
High schoolers research test taking tips that focus on nutrition, sleep, and stress reducers. They create a variety of fun projects such as posters and brochures and present their findings to other classes.
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Adhesion of Caulks to Surface -- Testing Product Quality
Learners test the adhesive quality of commercial caulk to determine the differences in materials that are seemingly similar.
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Kaplan Test Prep
Kaptest includes information on several college and graduate school admission/aptitude tests including the SAT, ACT, DAT. Includes sample questions and tips for success. Site suggests registration, but can be used anonymously.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Building Reading Comprehension Through Think Alouds
The Think-Aloud method has be shown to improve information retention. The lesson plan contained within this site models for teachers how to model this strategy. There is a rubric included for assessment.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Building a Better Vocabulary
This is an index of vocabulary-building information and quizzes, including a list of roots, prefixes, and suffixes with their meanings. It offers 365 SAT and GRE level vocabulary words, definitions, and sample sentences. The quizzes...
Joe Landsberger
Study Guides and Strategies: Anticipating Test Content
This site gives information on how to find out what information is going to be on the test and how to prepare for it. Foreign language versions of this page are available from the English home site.
Joe Landsberger
Study Guides & Strategies:tips for Terrrific Test Taking
This site gives suggestions for taking good tests.
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Number 2: Test Preparation
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ACT, SAT, and GRE prep site from Number 2 offers tutorials, practice sessions, a vocabulary builder and college planning information. The site was planned by university professors experienced in...
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Duluth: Test Taking Strategies
This site from the University of Minnesota Duluth contains great strategies for test taking. It includes information on the strategies that should be applied before the test, during the test, and after the test. This is a great site to...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Sat Section 1
Are you about to take the SAT test? Here are 24 sample problems similar to the ones you will find in your own SAT test. If you have problems solving any of the questions then watch the video lesson just beneath the problem to get an...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Sat Section 2
Are you about to take the SAT test? Here are 25 sample problems similar to the ones you will find in your own SAT test. If you have problems solving any of the questions then watch the video lesson just beneath the problem to get an...