Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Online Assessments Fourth grade in our county is taking their standardized test on the computer for the first time. In order to give them practice with this format, I give them their weekly tests online. Thy are not taking it seriously, however. With the online format, they do not feel the need to go back and review answers like they did when they had a scantron and a booklet. I have implemented choice boards where if they score a passing percentage, they are able to pick a reward. I know it is the format because if they fail, I print out the text and have them take it with pencil and paper before they see their score to compare. On average, 65% of the students who fail online pass when retaken with pencil and paper. I am hoping they will take it more seriously when it comes to the standardized test, but I don't want to rest on assumptions. How can I get them to go back and check their work? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) It is a great idea for the students to practice online standardized test procedures. In order to reinforce that they must check their answers, on the next practice (since it is practice only), provide your students with paper and pencil to use during the test.(your question does not state what content area the test is based). After they have answered a question, the students need to write down the evidence/mathematical equation, critical thinking, etc. that led them to respond the way they to did to the related question. Begin the test, wait until all students have answered the first question and have written down their evidence/equation, then have them go on to question two. Repeat the procedure until the test is complete. Not only will this provide the students with the additional reinforcement they need to check their answers, but it will also allow you to see where there may be a need for content review.