Those words are so true! It doesn't matter if you're talking about an NCAA basketball tourney game, or 4th Grade Math grades, you always have a chance to succeed! We will continue to work with our Saxon Math Series, but our focus in the weeks ahead is going to be on taking practice AIM'S tests from our Buckle Down Series. Getting the students used to "bubbling" their answers, reading quietly when finished with a session, and being sensitve to the speed at which other's work, are things they've improved so much on during the past quarter.
Testing will be the week of April 11th. Please make sure you try not to schedule any vacations, doctor appointments, etc. during that time. Students will be allowed an oppotunity to make up missed sessions of the tests, but it has been my experience that student's scores are much better when they work with their class, in their own classroom, instead of being pulled out later, and taking the test with students from different grades, in a usually smaller, uncomfortable setting, going over the test with someone besides their regular teacher.
Stress plays a role in testing. Being in your own room, with your friends and teacher, helps to alleviate some of that burden. Getting plenty of sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, being on time, and having a great attitude are also important!
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