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Student Team Literature: Standardized Reading Practice Test: A Wrinkle in Time

For Students 4th - 7th
This resource provides excerpts from Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. Students will practice standardized test-taking skills related to context clues, reading comprehension, and cause and effect.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: How Can I Help My Child Do Well on Tests?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Standardized testing is one form of assessment used in schools. Find out about standardized tests, how and why schools use them, and how you can support your child.
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Family Education

Family Education: Testing

For Students 9th - 10th
Standardized tests are an important assessment tool used in schools. Find links to numerous topics associated with these tests. Getting ready, expert advice, and test tips are just a few.
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Parent's Guide to No Child Left Behind [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This five page documents outlines the mandates of NCLB and how this impacts students. This pdf is directed towards parents who would like to learn more about NCLB and standardized testing.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The College Admissions Game: Sa Ts Not for Everyone, but Reality for Most

For Students 9th - 10th
Do SAT scores reflect academic performance? Should you take the SAT or ACT? Do all colleges require the SAT? Is the SAT fair? This report addresses these questions and explores the "argument against standardized tests" and how the SAT...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Mcas 5th Grade Science Test Prep

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart offers test preparation for the standardized test given in 5th grade in Massachusetts. Correct answers are logged and referenced to state standards to help teachers review and focus on...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will review basic algebraic problem types (ex: values of variables, inequalities) used on standardized tests.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Career Education: Succeeding in the World of Work Standardized Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 80 question quiz to self-assess your understanding of how to succeed in the world of work.
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Arizona Academic Standards & Accountability

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Standards and learning outcomes are given for all content areas at this resource. In addition, instructional guides, performance standards, results and sample AIMS (Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards) tests are included.
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McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill: Classification of Matter Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
While this 10-question multiple choice quiz is published to accompany Glencoe's Physical Science textbook, it covers the basics of matter classification taught in any course. Written in standardized test style, learners can take the...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Consistent Supervision and Ongoing Evaluation

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Many districts are moving to a model in which skilled principal supervisors engage often with principals in their schools. These regular visits, coupled with evaluation based on rubrics, provide ongoing guidance to improve practice. This...
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University of South Florida

Fcat Express: Plot & Conflict Resolution

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Strategies to help students understand the elements of a story provided by a standardized test preparation site intended for fourth grade. Includes strategies such as DLTA/DRTA, Plot Diagrams, Story Clock, Story Mapping, Summary...
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Phs: Section 4: Eisenhower's Cold War Policies [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter from a Glencoe textbook which covers Eisenhower's Cold War actions. Read about his ideas for massive retaliation, the military hardware necessary for the Cold War, the international crises occurring during his presidency, and...
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Kim's Korner: Icebreakers and Energizers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site discusses how icebreakers and energizers can be used in a variety of ways. They can be used for beginning of the year activities, energizers for breaks during standardized tests, team building activities, etc. They work for...
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University of South Florida

Fcat Express: Chronological Order

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Strategies to help students recognize the order of events in a selection provided by a standardized test preparation site intended for fourth grade. Includes strategies such as plot diagrams, probable passages, story mapping, summary...
Study Guide
University of South Florida

Fcat Express: Contextual Clues

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Strategies to help students recognize the meaning of words through contextual clues provided by a standardized test preparation site intended for fourth grade. Includes strategies such as C(2)QU (See Two Cue You), PReP (Prereading Plan),...
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University of South Florida

Fcat Express: Main Idea With Supporting Details

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Strategies to help students recognize main ideas and supporting details provided by a standardized test preparation site intended for fourth grade. Includes strategies such as Main Idea Pyramids, Number Notes, QAR (Question/Answer...
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Harvard University

Harvard Graduate School of Education: Research for Educators

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Research database for educators. Search for educational topics, including standardized testing, arts in schools, or literacy and find current research and information regarding the issue.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The College Admissions Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a seven-part NPR report that explores topics such as standardized testing, paying for college, early admision, black colleges and community colleges. Available in print and audio.
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California Department of Education: Academic Performance Index

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Academic Performance Index (API)site provides data and analysis for results of the "Stanford 9 norm-referenced assessment that is administered in conjunction with the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program." Reports are...
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American Youth Policy Forum: Thinking About Tests and Testing [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A comprehensive primer in assessment literacy that seeks to raise awareness of key aspects about tests and testing issues. Explains essential statistical terms associated with testing (mean, modes, medians, distribution, dispersion,...
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Parcc: Practice Tests: Answer Keys and Text Complexity Guides

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to PARCC practice test answer keys, alignment documents, and text complexity guides for grades and up, for both Math and ELA/Literacy.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:secrets of the Sat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research the history of the SAT and the claims on what it actually measures, and determine the utility of the SAT in evaluating a student's capabilities and college potential. Investigate stereotypes in the test's questions and scoring.
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Capital Community College Foundation

Guide to Grammar and Writing: Building a Better Vocabulary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an index of vocabulary-building information and quizzes, including a list of roots, prefixes, and suffixes with their meanings. It offers 365 SAT and GRE level vocabulary words, definitions, and sample sentences. The quizzes...

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