Test Giving Tips
Take some of the anxiety and anticipation out of test day by making your classroom a test-friendly environment.
• Set the mood by playing calming music as students come into class.
• Give tests at the beginning of the day when students' attentions are still alert and focused.
• Give your students each a magic pencil (no. 2 of course)--they come in fun colors and designs. Or get creative and have students decorate their no. 2 pencil with glitter and stickers the day before the test to help them relieve some pre-test stress.
• Have extra sharpened pencils available in case of breaks so students aren't sharpening pencils during the test.
• Stock your classroom with plenty of books for students who finish tests quickly.
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• Have student turn finished tests in to the back of the classroom. This can be less distracting for students still taking the test and lessen any anxiety they may have for not finishing as quickly as their peers.
• Get the wiggles out between tests: jumping jacks, stretching, pencil sharpening, bathroom break, etc.
• Celebrate when testing is finished! Get party ideas from our Party Time! Pinterest board for great ideas.
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Check out Remedia's materials geared towards improving test-taking skills.
Test Taking Tips
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