Comments on: Top Test-Taking Strategies to Teach Your Students

By: Tara Dusko

Tara Dusko — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 02:17:45 +0000

In reply to Carly Black. That's a great tip, Carly! I'm definitely trying that next time we practice multiple choice questions!

By: Tara Dusko

Tara Dusko — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 02:16:57 +0000

In reply to Christine. You're right, Christine. Third graders definitely don't come in knowing how to take a test. Our first math tests are awful until they learn how to read the test and think about what the questions are asking.

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:46:37 +0000

Yes, yes and yes! When I taught 3rd grade I made it a point to teach testing skills. Most errors on tests would be from lack of test taking skills. We did a lot of test prep to practice these skills too. I think some may forget that we need to teach kids this. Thank you!

By: Carly Black

Carly Black — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:37:37 +0000

I learned years ago that students have a greater mathematical probability of finding the right answer when reading multiple choice questions D to A. I always tell the kids, even if it sounds weird try it because it will keep you focused rather than doing the remote response of A to D.