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Preparing Students for Testing and Assessment
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  1. Assessment literacy
    1. Philosophy and terminology
    2. Discuss the purpose of tests
      1. High stakes vs. low stakes consequences
      2. Consequences to the student, the educational system, or both

    3. Discuss the nature of the test
      1. Knowledge about the test and its requirements
      2. Test matrix


  2. Setting performance goals (and expectations)
    1. "Pygmalion effect"
    2. Accountability decisions
    3. Identifying realistic goals

  3. Preparing for the test
    1. Review general test vocabulary items
    2. Review specific content area terms
    3. Address the administration of tests
    4. Provide general strategies for different types of items
    5. Provide practice tests
    6. Give students one or more test taking strategies
      1. SCORER
      2. Mini strategies


  4. Taking the test
    1. Personal strategies
      1. Self regulation
      2. Time management

    2. Recommendations for self-regulation and time management strategies
      1. Four recommendations
      2. Positive thinking and visualization

    3. Using accommodations well
      1. Self advocacy
      2. Fairness issues
      3. Knowledge about the test and the policies about accommodations

    4. Physical and mental readiness

  5. Helping students become advocates for their own testing needs
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