STAAR TEST

It is here. This time of the year is referred to as the academic super bowl. For some, it is the NBA finals. For others, it is simply the testing season. Whatever you call it please remember this is a stressful time of the year for our Scholars. What can our scholars do to maximize their performance on the test?

Research suggests that passing a test requires several key steps. As much as possible pick one or two and implement them in your classroom.

Before we list the strategies let’s talk about the students. Students need as much support as possible during this time of the year. Support us and provide us with encouragement.

Help us to understand the material. Provide us with time to organize our notes. Allow us to practice by providing practice questions. Use active study techniques like permitting us time to summarize in our own words. We need time to think. Help us manage our time by using a timekeeper. Teachers take care of yourself so you can help us. Remind us to stay calm, to read instructions carefully, and to review our answer choices.

Encourage us to trust the process. We have worked hard all school year. Let’s all stay focused for these next few weeks. We will all make it and we as the students will perform well on our test. Thank you for helping us succeed.

T R U S T

BY LYRIC-LI THOMAS

Together we can. Let’s all trust the process.