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Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12) | Teaching Channel

Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12)
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Are you looking for strategies to help your students prepare for the rigors of high-stakes testing? This online course for teachers is designed for educators in grades 2-12 who are interested in learning how to improve their students’ test-taking skills. Teachers will learn how embracing a growth mindset contributes to students’ metacognitive and problem-solving skills. Teachers will also explore several time management techniques that are designed to help students make the most of the testing time frame as well as their study time. Specific problem-solving strategies such as test cues, word parts, and strategic guessing are discussed, specifically as they relate to building students’ problem-solving skills and boosting their comprehension. Techniques for using mnemonics and other memorization techniques are also shared. Teachers will also explore a variety of test formats to better help students become more test-wise. Specific test-taking strategies are explored in an effort to help students improve their standardized test scores, causing them to feel more confident answering all types of questions including essay, multiple-choice, short answer, and even performance-based tasks. By the end of this continuing education course, teachers will feel more confident in their quest to better prepare their class with the necessary tools so that their students can become effective and engaged test-takers and lifelong learners.

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  • American College of Education
  • University of California San Diego

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3 CREDITS - ACE
$459

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3/16/26-10/15/26
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12/16/26-7/15/27

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