An excellent tool to help teachers address issues related to testing so that those factors do not hinder student success. With an easy format and clear concise instructions the book tells not only how but why. Jolene Dockstader Middle School English Teacher Jerome School District 261 ID Prepare students to do their best on tests Today's educational climate demands a multitude of high-stakes standardized tests not only to assess student achievement but also to promote school and teacher accountability. Carolyn Chapman and Rita King help educators meet the challenge with this second edition of Test Success in the Brain-Compatible Classroom. This research-based resource is packed with practical tips and tools needed to change attitudes about testing and improve test readiness and performance. Educators will find a wealth of useful ideas and suggestions for preparing students for tests creating positive test environments and helping students deal with test anxiety. The authors bridge the gap between formal test formats and the way each student learns retains and transfers information to tests. These techniques can be implemented in any subject across all grade levels. This second edition features strategies activities and tips to: Prepare students mentally physically and emotionally as productive test-takersCreate an optimal testing environmentHelp students attack passages and use problem solving for test successInterpret test data for strategic customized planning Put these easy-to-implement techniques to work in your classroom throughout the year and transform each test experience into a celebration of achievement and learning. . Language: English