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  Case: Students who struggle on test
During instruction and formative assessments, students seem to understand the content that I am teaching. They answer questions correctly, they complete work correctly and work well with their group members. However, when test time comes around, a great deal of students do not perform as well. I sometimes believe they have test anxiety. Some of the ones who score poorly on the test are ones who scored well on formative assessments. Any advice?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Just the word "test" can make students anxious. Generally students with text anxiety get so worked up before a test they forget information they know. Try and plan a fun/amusing review activity before the tests to relieve some of the anxiety before the test.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: that's a wonderful idea, but even then the students that have bad test anxiety might not be affected. it should work for the majority though.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 2:15 am
Rated By: aQaWus
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good solution!
Rated On: March 4, 2016 2:05 am
Rated By: ymyQeg
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I like the fun part of this.
Rated On: February 25, 2018 8:20 pm
Rated By: upusyb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think it is important to not let a test become stress for a student. Using the same language and test questions throughout the lessons and the tests help students to be able to draw a common understanding and reference to think back on when the time for test taking comes along they may feel more comfortable.
Rated On: October 10, 2018 3:03 pm
Rated By: ubeBaz