Improving Test Scores: A Practical Approach for Teachers and Administrators / Edition 1

by Scott M. Mandel

Overview

Formerly published by Zephyr Press

Apply these concrete, practical strategies to help students at all grade levels strengthen their critical thinking, build test-taking skills, and improve test scores in all content areas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781569762028
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	11/01/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	7.92(w) x 9.76(h) x 0.34(d)
Age Range:	5 - 17 Years

About the Author

Scott M. Mandel is a National Board-certified teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District. He has worked as a teacher, administrator, and inservice leader for more than 25 years. The author of nine teacher education books, Mandel is also the founder and director of the Teachers Helping Teachers Web site. He received his Ph D in curriculum and instruction from the University of Southern California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Teacher Issues
Matching the Curroculum to the Test and to Your Teaching
Teaching the Curricular Materials You're Given
Teaching Critical Thinking
Teaching Study and Testing Skills
Raising Your Morale
2. Working With Students
Issues of Relevance: Motivation, Stress, and Special Needs
Activating Your Students' Thinking
3. Administrative Concerns
Dealing With Test Scores: On Site and With Parents
Creating a Positive Teaching Staff
Creating a Productive Testing Envirnonment and Administering the Test
4. A Treasure Chest of Teacher Tips
Reference List
Index

Editorial Reviews

"Concrete, practical strategies for adaptations you can make to your curriculum, classroom environment, and instruction. "

Learning Magazine