Test Preparation Resources: Strategies for Students
The earliest evidence of standardized testing comes from ancient China, where imperial examinations covered music, archery and horsemanship, arithmetic, writing and knowledge of rituals and ceremonies. The standardized testing of today may not be as colorful, but the practice has become integral to academic success. Luckily, the modern student has access to a variety of test preparation resources on the Web.
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Most states currently utilize K–12 tests, which are designed to test student proficiency in their state frameworks and curriculum. In most states, promotion is linked to performance on these tests. Luckily, there's a variety of state test preparation Web resources that can help you feel fully prepared on test day.
Insights for State Test Preparation
- The best way to find information about testing in your state is to visit the Web site of your state’s education department. There you should be able to find information regarding your state’s testing policies, as well as released tests and sample questions.
- Test preparation books can be purchased for all major state tests, and the Web sites for these book publishers often provide supplemental materials.
Top Sites for State Test Preparation
Scholastic
offers articles designed to help teachers get students ready for testing season; many of them could be helpful to parents helping their kids, too. The No Pain, High Gain article provides particularly helpful state test preparation strategies.
Houghton Mifflin Mathematics
has a Kids' Place section with “Test Prep Practice” and strategies to “Be a Better Test-Taker” for students in grades 1–6.
Studyzone.org
has an elementary test preparation center for students taking New York state tests. Created by teaching professionals, this site is so well organized that even students in other states may find it helpful. The site also offers parents advice to help prepare their kids for standardized testing.
ACT Test Preparation
The ACT is a college entrance exam developed by the American College Testing board to measure ... read more »
SAT Test Preparation
Composed of math, critical reading and writing sections, the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is the ... read more »
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