De-Stress the Test

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De-Stress the Test is written by Martha Kaufeldt and published by Solution Tree Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1949539563 (ISBN 10) and 9781949539561 (ISBN 13).

The test. Students dread this phrase, whether it refers to chapter tests, finals, standardized achievement tests, Advanced Placement exams, the ACT and SAT, or other testing experiences. In De-Stress the Test, author Martha Kaufeldt details actionable steps you can take throughout the school year to alleviate student anxiety and create brain-friendly classrooms full of focus and learning. Leverage brain-based learning to boost student self-efficacy and relieve the pressure and stress that accompany high-stakes testing: Understand the negative effects tests can have on students, teachers, and parents. Help students develop social-emotional learning skills and a growth mindset. Use formative assessments to accelerate learning and build students' confidence. Implement mindfulness strategies in the classroom to mitigate student stress and anxiety. Learn long- and short-term practical methods for ensuring students' mental, emotional, and physical readiness for tests. Contents: Introduction Part 1: High-Stakes Tests and Stress Chapter 1: The Meaning of High-Stakes Tests Chapter 2: The Stress of High-Stakes Testing Part 2: Stress Prevention and Management Strategies Chapter 3: Body- and Brain-Friendly Classrooms and Testing Environments Chapter 4: The Development of Student Agency Through Self-Efficacy, Growth Mindset, and Perseverance Chapter 5: Mindfulness Practices for the Classroom Part 3: Ways to Prepare Students for High-Stakes Tests Chapter 6: Feedback and Formative Assessments Chapter 7: Academic Vocabulary Instruction Chapter 8: Test Prep for Students and Teachers Epilogue References and Resources Index