Teach students how to learn. And take tests, too!
Texts and Tests is a unique nuts-and-bolts guide for teachers of grades 1 through 8 that covers not only the teaching of study skills, but also test-taking techniques in ALL subject areas. Rona Flippo spells out specific study-learning strategies to develop and reinforce:
- reading
- report writing
- summarizing
- response writing
- outlining
- discussing
- researching
- preparing for objective or essay tests
—all applicable across the curriculum, no matter what grade you teach.
Flippo fills her book with easy-to-pull-out information, including:
- "Reflection Activities"
- "Try It Out Activities"
- organizational strategies
- reference and research techniques
- specialized study-learning strategies
- test-preparation and test-taking strategies, including the Fake Pop Quiz
- strategy systems
- tried-and-true strategies you may already use that can enhance learning
- checklists, analysis sheets, and other teaching/learning aids
- Studying and Learning Forms to copy, use, or adapt as you wish.
Plus, the Teaching and Performance Grid, a ready-reference at the beginning of the book, is especially helpful for both teaching and assessment.
Embed study skills and strategies instruction in your regular content teaching. Develop students' test-preparation and test-taking skills at the same time. Use Flippo's study-learning assignments and activities to motivate students, engage them in content, and ensure that they really are learning how to learn.
