Scholastic
Scholastic: Family Matters: Standardized Tests
The expectations of standardized tests can often be confusing and intimidating. Information on these issues can be found in this article. A list of test taking tips from teachers is provided here as well.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Standardized Test Prep
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart demonstrates how the use of Activotes, in combination with ad hoc questions or pre-prepared questions entered into Activstudio's Question Master, can help teachers assess their students'...
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California Department of Education: Cst Released Test Questions
The resource contains test questions from the California Standards Tests (CSTs). The questions are offered in PDF format for all subject areas.
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Graduate Educational Information Service: Test Prep Review
Contains great information to help students prepare for many national standardized tests, including the SAT, PSAT, ACT, GED, and many others. Along with tips and strategies, there are a number of free practice tests.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Popular Culture: To Read or Not to Read
This lesson focuses on the benefits of reading for pleasure including building experience, better standardized test scores, improved problem solving, provides pleasure, provides a language model, and develops thinking skills. It offers a...
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Student Team Literature: Standardized Reading Practice Test: A Wrinkle in Time
This resource provides excerpts from Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. Students will practice standardized test-taking skills related to context clues, reading comprehension, and cause and effect.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: How Can I Help My Child Do Well on Tests?
Standardized testing is one form of assessment used in schools. Find out about standardized tests, how and why schools use them, and how you can support your child.
Family Education
Family Education: Testing
Standardized tests are an important assessment tool used in schools. Find links to numerous topics associated with these tests. Getting ready, expert advice, and test tips are just a few.
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Parent's Guide to No Child Left Behind [Pdf]
This five page documents outlines the mandates of NCLB and how this impacts students. This pdf is directed towards parents who would like to learn more about NCLB and standardized testing.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The College Admissions Game: Sa Ts Not for Everyone, but Reality for Most
Do SAT scores reflect academic performance? Should you take the SAT or ACT? Do all colleges require the SAT? Is the SAT fair? This report addresses these questions and explores the "argument against standardized tests" and how the SAT...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Mcas 5th Grade Science Test Prep
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart offers test preparation for the standardized test given in 5th grade in Massachusetts. Correct answers are logged and referenced to state standards to help teachers review and focus on...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Algebra
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will review basic algebraic problem types (ex: values of variables, inequalities) used on standardized tests.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Career Education: Succeeding in the World of Work Standardized Test
Take this 80 question quiz to self-assess your understanding of how to succeed in the world of work.
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Arizona Academic Standards & Accountability
Standards and learning outcomes are given for all content areas at this resource. In addition, instructional guides, performance standards, results and sample AIMS (Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards) tests are included.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Classification of Matter Quiz
While this 10-question multiple choice quiz is published to accompany Glencoe's Physical Science textbook, it covers the basics of matter classification taught in any course. Written in standardized test style, learners can take the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Consistent Supervision and Ongoing Evaluation
Many districts are moving to a model in which skilled principal supervisors engage often with principals in their schools. These regular visits, coupled with evaluation based on rubrics, provide ongoing guidance to improve practice. This...
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: Plot & Conflict Resolution
Strategies to help students understand the elements of a story provided by a standardized test preparation site intended for fourth grade. Includes strategies such as DLTA/DRTA, Plot Diagrams, Story Clock, Story Mapping, Summary...
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Phs: Section 4: Eisenhower's Cold War Policies [Pdf]
A chapter from a Glencoe textbook which covers Eisenhower's Cold War actions. Read about his ideas for massive retaliation, the military hardware necessary for the Cold War, the international crises occurring during his presidency, and...
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Kim's Korner: Icebreakers and Energizers
This site discusses how icebreakers and energizers can be used in a variety of ways. They can be used for beginning of the year activities, energizers for breaks during standardized tests, team building activities, etc. They work for...
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: Chronological Order
Strategies to help students recognize the order of events in a selection provided by a standardized test preparation site intended for fourth grade. Includes strategies such as plot diagrams, probable passages, story mapping, summary...
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: Contextual Clues
Strategies to help students recognize the meaning of words through contextual clues provided by a standardized test preparation site intended for fourth grade. Includes strategies such as C(2)QU (See Two Cue You), PReP (Prereading Plan),...
University of South Florida
Fcat Express: Main Idea With Supporting Details
Strategies to help students recognize main ideas and supporting details provided by a standardized test preparation site intended for fourth grade. Includes strategies such as Main Idea Pyramids, Number Notes, QAR (Question/Answer...
Harvard University
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Research for Educators
Research database for educators. Search for educational topics, including standardized testing, arts in schools, or literacy and find current research and information regarding the issue.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The College Admissions Game
Here is a seven-part NPR report that explores topics such as standardized testing, paying for college, early admision, black colleges and community colleges. Available in print and audio.
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