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104. Using Summative Assessments to Prepare Students for Standardized Tests
104. Using Summative Assessments to Prepare Students for Standardized Tests
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Nov 13, 2023
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Podcast episode
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After we teach a unit, what typically comes immediately after are summative assessments, and there are a lot of different types. Last week, I talked about authentic assessments, which still assess student learning but in a non-traditional way. And even though I value that type of assessment, I still believe in taking traditional tests. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to use your unit test to prepare your students for taking any future standardized test. Giving traditional summative assessments does provide useful information for the teacher, such as personal benchmarks and self-reflection on teaching concepts. But it also benefits students as they learn valuable test-taking strategies for when they take standardized tests or other forms of assessments throughout their educational journey. The five tips I share will specifically help your students with standardized tests as they take your unit tests. Taking summative assessments is completely valuable to both teachers and students, so it’s important to highlight the benefits and show that test-taking skills and strategies are valuable. By giving unit tests, you are supporting students and building those skills needed to take standardized tests in the future. Resources Mentioned: Biology Midterm and Final Exam Review and Test PackPhysical Science Midterm and Final Exam Review and Test PackAnatomy Midterm and Final Exam Review and Test PackDownload your FREE Classroom Reset ChallengeSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.comFollow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode104
Released:
Nov 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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