Test Preparation Education Articles for Teachers
Get Out of the Rut: A Different Perspective on Testing
Tests. Every teacher gives them and every student takes them. The purpose behind this practice in our current education system is for the learner to demonstrate his knowledge. It is his opportunity to prove he has learned the current material and is ready to move on to the next unit. All ...
Transitional Kindergarten: The Gift of Time
What is Transitional Kindergarten?
Transitional Kindergarten, or TK, is a new program for young learners that many states, including California, are adopting. For children that are not five years old by September 1st, it is the first of a two-year kindergarten program aimed at helping smooth the ...
Effectively Structuring ELD within the School Day
With growing class sizes and a more diverse group of students, it may seem difficult to find time in the school day to meet the needs of English Learners. Many states now require teachers to provide thirty or more minutes of sheltered instruction each day to those who have been designated as Eng...
Keeping Students Engaged After Standardized Testing
As the school year wanes and standardized testing comes to a close, students are itching to be out of the classroom. Elementary school teachers often scramble during this time to keep them engaged, while simultaneously reviewing and preparing them for the next grade level. This can be particularl...