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3. TEACHING TOOLS

READING, WRITING, AND TEST TAKING:
http://www.studygs.net/tstprp.htm 
<http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.G.Gttmw4>

 From reviewing writing basics, to reading critically and/
or with speed and comprehension, to organizational skills
for test taking, or tips for multiple choice questions or
even testing directives, here is a comprehensive resource
to help prepare your students for testing.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR WRITING:
http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/mla/write.html 
<http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.H.PSdNJw>

Find several resources to build instructional units for
writing assignments for your middle and high school class-
es. The writing process is explained, along with assess-
ments for the different developmental stages of writing,
pre-writing activities, and strategies for considering
format, audience, and genre. Also find tips for peer and
teacher conferences, and checklists for writing-in-pro-
gress.

ONLINE SPELLING PRACTICE:
http://literacy.kent.edu/Midwest/Materials/ndakota/spelling/toc.html 
<http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.J.m5YyQ>

Try these online spelling exercises for reinforcement or
test prep practice; interactive student activities are in-
cluded with spelling rules. Topics cover commonly misspelled
words, word endings, possessives, and homonyms, and include
ten word lists.

TEACHER TIPS FOR TESTING:
http://www.oswego.org/testprep/mathteachertips.cfm 
<http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.K.G64WN5>

To help improve student scores on math and language arts
standardized tests, try preparing with a few of these
teacher tips.

TIPS FOR BETTER TEST TAKING:
http://www.studygs.net/tsttak1.htm 
<http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.L.Nyptwx>

Many students experience test anxiety to some degree, and
with standardized testing rolling around, you may want to
consider addressing some solid strategies and tips for suc-
cessful test taking.

LISTENING AND READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS ONLINE:
http://www.esl-lab.com/ <http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.M.JWsvHY>

Use RealPlayer for this huge collection of online listen-
ing and reading exercises, with quizzes included. The col-
lection, originally targeted to ESL classes, can be an ex-
cellent tool for reinforcing student reading and listening
comprehension skills for standardized test prep and prac-
tice. Entries are organized along easy, medium, difficult,
and very difficult categories in this cyber-lab.

PREVIOUS STANDARDIZED TESTS:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/release/taks/index.html 
<http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.N.CBT0fH>
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/guides/study/index.html 
<http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.P.N2T2t1>

Grades three through eleven are covered in this online re-
source from Texas, with Spanish, social studies, math, and
science also included. Answer Keys and Scoring Guides are
available as well; use the 2nd URL above for Study Guides.

GRADE 7 READING COMPREHENSION TEST:
http://scotthochberg.com/files/taas/read7.pdf 
<http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.Q.Js0Jkw>

Use this online test as practice for seventh grade reading
comprehension skills.

GRADE 9 PRACTICE TESTS:
http://www.lkwdpl.org/gr4test/ninth/index.html 
<http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.R.J0dzJ>

Writing, reading, math, citizenship, and science are all
covered in this online resource from Ohio. Instructions
and answers are also available.

TEST PREP RESOURCE:
http://www.intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Universal/II_Stories/Test_Workbooks/test_workbooks.html
 
<http://info.riverdeep.net/Key=47673.FYr.S.HNTqpr>

Chicago Public Schools has an online resource for both stu-
dent test prep work and teacher manuals, with student tips,
goals, and bubble answer sheets, and teacher lessons on how
best to facilitate the testing process. Resources are in-
cluded for grades three through high school.

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