Topic: Testing

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Taking a test requires some skills and strategies that are quite distinct from the reading we do every day. Here are some tips for teaching test reading.

Prepare Kids for Test Taking with Comprehension Strategies that Build Strong Readers

Confident readers read and think flexibly and critically about content AND perform effectively on the test.

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At this week’s TCRWP Twitter chat, Janet Steinberg, Research and Data Manager for the TCRWP, and staff developer Rhea Royster will lead a chat on what is most important in helping students in grades 3-8 prepare for tests.

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There are two key considerations when planning a curriculum that supports success with ELA exams: time and level of text complexity.

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Revisiting "Schooling Beyond Measure" with Alfie Kohn

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Alfie Kohn: The Full Interview

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Alfie Kohn: What Kind of Learners Do We Want Our Children to Be?

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Alfie Kohn: Testing Does Not Promote Equity