Avoid donuts on test days! Teach your classes how to prepare for assessments, ranging from pop quizzes to major exams, with a lesson that helps scholars identify and practice effective test-taking strategies. Participants learn about the advantages and disadvantages of study groups, the importance of a healthy breakfast and a good night's sleep, how to use mnemonic devices, and strategies that work best with their learning styles.

Concepts

test preparation, social-emotional learning, stress management, stressors, learning styles, Social & Emotional Learning

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a nutritionist to talk with the class about a healthy breakfast menu for the test-taking day
• For scholars in advanced classes, discuss strategies specific to high-stakes tests like the SAT and AP exams

Classroom Considerations

• The fifth of six lessons in the High School and Beyond Module
• Requires copies for each participant of the "Test-Taking Self-Assessment" and "Game Show" activity sheets

Pros

• The lesson also looks at strategies to reduce anxiety

Cons

• None