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My students have began taking AR tests. However, it is not required in kindergarten and I do not want them to get burnt out on AR tests before they get to grade in which it was required. How can I motivate students to take AR but not have them get burntout on it?
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In my own Kindergarten classroom, I do not allow my students to begin taking AR tests until after Christmas Break. This is usually the time when students are familiar with working independently on a computer, so they are able to take the tests independently. Students should not be able to take AR tests until they are developmentally ready, which will help some with the "burnout" issue. Also, students must read books that are appropriate so that they experience success with the tests- this will encourage them to take them. Also, the teacher can set up a goal-setting system, in which students are given an attainable goal based on their own reading abilities. Once students meet their goal, they will receive a reward and a new goal will be given. This will also encourage them to take tests and meet point goals, as well as give all students a feeling of success, regardless of their reading abilities.
 
     
     
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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 agree with waiting till your students are ready
Rated On: October 21, 2014 8:15 pm
Rated By: Thomas Anderson
 
     
     
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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: It's important for students to have the skills they need prior to taking their tests. I like this approach!
Rated On: February 26, 2015 9:13 pm
Rated By: BeMyDu
 
     
     
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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 agree
Rated On: July 10, 2017 1:03 am
Rated By: eRahyR
 
     
     
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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: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: February 28, 2018 1:18 am
Rated By: agedyQ