Yes, that time of year is around the corner. And I know all about it: how you stress over it, how you prepare and prepare for it, how your teachers dislike it, how they worry about it, how unfair it is, and so much more.
But the reality is: for now it is here, and you will and you want-- to do well, and so you will.
Here's the most important idea to keep in mind. It is still not too late to practice on your own.
If you drop by a book store you will find many practice books for these tests. Buy one.
Coupled with the wonderful practice you have already received in school, now take control for your own learning. Find a test book with lots of multiple choice exercises, preferably one with many nonfiction articles.
Try one each weekend. No stress. Just set your clock for 45 minutes and complete the multiple choice and open ended. Then check. How'd you do? Try next weekend, and the one after that. For each one you try you will soon discover a marked improvement. PRACTICE is key and most educators and kids miss that part. It does take practice to figure out how best to answer those pesky questions.
And until things change, you are stuck with the situation, so it is best to make the BEST of it. I think you'll be surprised by all your efforts.
The above cover is one example of what is out there. They are published for both math and language arts and tiered for most grade levels.
There are also many podcasts and materials online and on You Tube.
Here's a few for your review.
Be Well.
The Teach
