11/2/2011 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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} • Expect every student to read all test content material without assistance unless otherwise noted in the Test Administration Manual. • Do not read the test, unless specially instructed to do so in State manuals or for student test accommodations. • Monitor to ensure that students begin marking answers in the proper area of the answer sheet. • Anticipate and eliminate test disruptions. • Make sure students work independently. After Test Administration • Collect and account for all test material. • Assure student demographic information on the answer documents in marked accurately. • Document any absent students and arranged for them to make-up tests if possible. • Adhere to all test return instructions. • Analyze test reports for instructional strengths and weaknesses. • Develop a plan to modify instructional strategies to address any identified test weaknesses. Test Anxiety Students may experience anxiety about tests and may experience heightened anxiety before a testing situation.A certain degree of test anxiety is normal and may help students prepare more effectively,work more efficiently and remain focused during testing.Too much anxiety,however,can negatively affect performance.The following strategies may assist students, parents,and teachers in reducing test anxiety. Teacher Strategies for Reducing Test Anxiety • Discuss the purpose of the test and how it can help students progress academically. • Have realistic expectations of students' performance while encouraging students to do their best. • Allow students to express their anxiety verbally or in writing. • Be careful not to over emphasize the importance of the test. Test Taking Strategies That Work Before and During Each Test Follow a strategy • Know how much time you have to work • As you go,check to see how much time remains • Work quickly, but don't rush • Read and understand each question before you answer The First Pass Strategy Page 17 of 30