$25
weeklyor $200 for 8 classes
Crack the Test Code: Smart Strategies for Big Wins
Ages 11-15
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
2-15 learners per class
60 min
What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
What Will Be Taught? This course equips students in grades 6-12 with practical strategies to improve their test-taking skills, reduce anxiety, and boost confidence. Students will learn how to approach different question types, manage time effectively, and develop a test-day game plan to maximize their performance on standardized exams. Class Structure: Weekly Lessons: Each session focuses on a specific skill with engaging discussions and activities. Interactive Practice: Students will complete timed exercises, quizzes, and group challenges. Live Instruction & Feedback: Real-time coaching and individualized support. Take-Home Strategies: Students receive notes and practice exercises to reinforce skills. How Will This Class Be Taught? This is a highly interactive and engaging course that blends direct instruction with hands-on practice. Lessons incorporate: 🎥 Slides & Video Clips – Visual explanations of key concepts. 📖 Practice Questions – Students work through real test-style problems. 🎮 Games & Challenges – Fun activities to reinforce strategies. 💬 Discussions & Q&A – Open forum for students to ask questions. 📝 Guided Practice & Feedback – Individualized strategies for improvement. Teaching Style: I create an encouraging and low-pressure learning environment where students can ask questions, test new strategies, and build confidence. My teaching focuses on practical techniques, real-world application, and helping students develop a positive mindset about testing. Student Interaction & Engagement: 👩🏫 Live Teaching: Direct instruction, strategy breakdowns, and Q&A. 🤝 Small Group Discussions: Peer learning and sharing strategies. ✏️ Practice & Review: Hands-on exercises with instant feedback. 🏆 Games & Challenges: Engaging ways to test and reinforce skills. This program empowers students with the tools they need to feel confident and in control on test day! 🚀📚
Learning Goals
Develop Effective Test-Taking Strategies – Learn how to approach different question types, manage time wisely, and use proven strategies to maximize scores on standardized tests.Reduce Test Anxiety & Build Confidence – Apply stress-reduction techniques, positive mindset shifts, and focus strategies to stay calm and perform at your best under pressure.Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Understanding the Test Game
📌 Goal: Learn how standardized tests work and why strategy matters.
Overview of different test types (multiple choice, essays, short answer, etc.)
How tests are structured and scored
Growth vs. fixed mindset: Viewing tests as a skill, not a challenge
Self-assessment: Strengths & weaknesses in test-taking
📝 Activity: "Test Your Test Knowledge" – a fun quiz on myths vs. facts about standardized tests 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Conquering Test Anxiety
📌 Goal: Develop stress management techniques for a calm and focused test day.
Identifying personal stress triggers
Deep breathing and mindfulness exercises
Power of positive self-talk and visualization
Effective pre-test routines
📝 Activity: "Create Your Test Day Mantra" – students design a confidence-boosting phrase 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Mastering Time Management
📌 Goal: Learn to pace yourself and maximize test time.
Understanding timing rules for different tests
The "two-pass strategy" (answer easy questions first, return to harder ones)
Estimating time per question & practicing speed drills
Skipping vs. guessing – when to move on
📝 Activity: Timed practice test sections with review & discussion 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Multiple Choice Mastery
📌 Goal: Learn how to eliminate wrong answers and choose the best one.
Common traps in multiple-choice questions
The process of elimination strategy
When to trust your gut vs. when to double-check
Guessing smart: Probability and strategic guessing
📝 Activity: "Beat the Test Maker" – students create their own tricky multiple-choice questions 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class isn't specific to any learner. These strategies are great for all students and special learners.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a English Literacy teacher for over 9 years and an Executive Function Coach for 3 years. Both have given real world and applicable experience, in scaffolding techniques for students to understand the strategies necessary to pass Standardized and Formative assessments. Reviews
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