Boulden 2010

Study Skills - Test Preparation
Focus on the Test
Buddy Learns From His Mistakes
Anger Management
Five weekly lessons designed to teach
test taking skills. Gr: 3-5
Activities, Reproducible Story,
See You Later, Procrastinator! Poster and CD. Gr: K-2
(Get It Done)
ItÕ s time for standardized tests. All
thoughts are on how well your students
Learning from ones mistakes in
Book and Resources. Gr: 2-6
will measure up to national and local
fundamental to good academic
Kids today are notorious for putting things
expectations. TheyÕ ve been taught
performance in school. Kids will identify
off—it’s easy for homework and chores to
what needed to be taught, but will they
with Buddy as he discovers how he can
take a backseat to playing video games,
remember the information? Will they take
learn from his mistakes. At ﬁ rst he is
hanging out with friends, watching television,
the test seriously? Will they know how to
embarrassed to admit his mistakes or
or surﬁ ng online. Full-color cartoons and kid-
best take the test?
admit that he doesnÕ t understand. He
friendly text teach kids how to get motivated,
New
feels that there is something wrong with
If youÕ re not sure, itÕ s time for FOCUS On
stay motivated, and get things done. Kids
him when he fails or makes an error.
The Test.
learn 12 reasons why people procrastinate
As a result, he tells himself that he canÕ t
FOCUS On The Test is a ﬁ ve-lesson classroom or small-group
and 12 Procrastination Busters that can
succeed. This attitude changes when the school counselor shows
program that packages effective test-taking strategies and relates them
help; 20 ways to kiss procrastination good-
Buddy how mistakes can help him improve his knowledge and skills.
to the word FOCUS. Each lesson emphasizes one of the letters of the
bye; tips for avoiding setbacks like the dreaded Domino Effect; and
He learns to keep trying and ask for help if he needs it.
word and students learn:
Mighty Motivators and Fun Rewards to keep them on track. See You
This convenient pack contains reproducible illustrated story with
Later, Procrastinator! gives kids lots of ways to kick the procrastination
F is for FACE IT- FACE IT refers to having a positive attitude about
discussion questions, lesson plan, follow up activities, 11Ó x 17Ó
habit and feel more in charge of their lives. #422787 $8.95
tests and paying attention.
colored poster, reproducible 8-1/2Ó x 11Ó coloring poster, paper bag
O is for ORGANIZE IT - ORGANIZE your body in a testing position, puppet templates, parent guide and a CD of all reproducibles.
work at a medium pace, and organize the answer choices. #78X $19.95
C is for CONQUER IT - CONQUER negative feelings about taking
Animated DVD Video. Gr: K-2
tests and use brain power to beat the test!
Study Skills Bingo.
The BuddyÊLe arnsÊF romÊH isÊMi stakes
Gr: 4-8
U is for UNDERSTAND IT - Read carefully so you UNDERSTAND
story comes alive in color, sound and
This game emphasizes 24 different study
what you read. Hear the words in your mind. Underline key words and
animation. Children will identify with
skills. Included are 30 game boards,
absolutes like all, never, etc.
Buddy as he learns the importance of
calling cards, directions for presentation, a
S is for SCAN IT - SCAN the entire test when you’re ﬁ nished. Check perseverance and the consequences
reproducible bingo checklist to keep track of
for any Ò trouble with the bubbleÓ or skipped sections. of a poor attitude. The story is followed
which calling cards have been used, and a
Modalities used to hold studentsÕ interest include posters, activities,
with a lively animated DragonÊBas ketballÊ
reproducible award. #SS939M $16.95
and worksheets. Students’ weekly entries reﬂ ect their comprehension
exercise and review questions to reinforce
of the concept presented and how they will incorporate it into their test-
the lessons presented. Kit includes:
taking procedures. #F0096M $14.95
12 minute video, activity book master,
discussion guide, parent guide, game and
follow-up activities.
#78XV-DVDKIT $19.95
Toby! The Terrific Test
Tyler Tames
Taking Toucan
True or False? Tests Stink!
The Testing Tiger Gr: 1-6
Activities, and Strategies. Gr: 2-4
Book and Resources. Gr: 2-6
This 70 page resource addresses the
Testing is the main measurement of a
To succeed in school, kids need to ask, Ò How
anxiety often felt by students at testing
studentÕ s academic success. In order to
can I be a better test-taker?Ó This book offers
time by providing helpful tools for parents,
motivate students to want to learn test-
proven strategies and practical advice, plus
teachers and counselors who want to
taking skills, the programs presented need
plenty of humor and goofy cartoons. As kids
prepare children for standardized and other
to be motivating as well as educational.
smile and laugh their way through the pages,
tests. In the eye-opening childrenÕ s story, The program teaches about different types
theyÕ ll discover tips and information that will
Tyler manages to Ò tame the testing tigerÓ of tests and gives strategies for preparing
help them survive and thrive in all kinds of
by applying familiar and successful sports for and taking tests. #TT016M $10.95
test situations.
strategies learned from his basketball
Topics include: how to overcome test anxiety,
coach. #696 $19.95
procrastination, and perfectionism; how to
prepare for speciﬁ c types of tests (multiple choice, true-false, timed,
How to Do Homework
take-home, standardized); how to handle cheaters; how to get extra
Without Throwing Up
help from tutors, mentors, and/or study groups; the pros and cons of
Test Buster Pep Rally
guessing; how to feel better about tests in general; and much more.
Book and Resources for Kids. Gr: 2-6 #420738 $8.95
Improve Test Taking Skills. Gr: 2-6
Trevor Romain knows how horrible
Improve elementary school student homework can be, and kids will see this right
performance on standardized away as they page through this book, grin
Try Test Bingo Gr: K-3
achievement tests with this half-hour at the cartoons, and smile at TrevorÕ s funny
assembly program. This kit contains insights. Meanwhile, theyÕ ll discover valuable
Bingo is a great learning tool. As students
more than 100 activities, games and truths and pointers about homework:
search their cards, they are reading each
skills that help improve attitudes toward Ò People who say homework is a waste of
test-taking skill which reinforces their
tests, teach useful test-taking strategies, time donÕ t know what they are talking about.Ó
learning.
and desensitize kids who might be too Ò The best way to get your homework done Includes 30 two color game boards,
anxious. without feeling sick every time you see it is to just do it.Ó directions for presentation, calling cards,
A cassette tape of the Test Buster cheers, chants, and songs is Kids will also learn how to make a homework schedule, when to do the
and a reproducible bingo checklist to keep
included. This great program teaches children to prepare for each day hardest homework (ﬁ rst!), the beneﬁ ts of doing homework, and more—
track of which calling cards have been used.
of testing, reduce anxiety, focus attention, and use powerful test-taking serious suggestions delivered with wit and humor because laughter
#TR917M $16.95
strategies. #MS004 $79.95 makes learning fun. #420110 $8.95
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