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State and Standardized Test Preparation with Strategies and Practice (certified teacher 17 years)

This ongoing class is designed to support students and limit them of the nervousness that state standardized tests can cause. Students will learn test taking strategies and practice sample questions for math and reading in the 3rd-5th grade.
Mrs. Amber Orf-certified and licensed educator
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(738)
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What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Standardized tests are common for all students and can cause a lot of anxiety. I have learned through my seventeen years of teaching, that students whom are exposed and able to practice these types of test questions prior to their test dates, are less anxious because they are more prepared for these tests overall.  I have administered standardized-state-tests in the public classroom on ten different occasions for grades third, fourth, and fifth grade.  I am very familiar with the different types of questions that are included in the math and ELA (reading) sections. I look forward to helping your learner gain confidence and become prepared with test terminology, strategies, and sample questions for reading and math concepts for third, fourth and fifth grade. 

LESSON OUTLINE
Meet and greet
-Terminology for the sample questions of the day (ex: infer, analyze, support, interpret, justify...)
-Teacher displays sample question 1
-Teacher models test taking strategies for the specific question type (multiple choice, open-ended, performance task...)
-Students share out thoughts and answers 
-Teacher validates and gives feedback for possible thoughts and answers that students shared
-Additional sample questions and strategies will be provided based on time remaining in the class

WEEKLY LEARNING AGENDA
January 25th ELA Reading: 
     Inference, text evidence with multiple choice and open-ended sample question
February 1st  Math: 
     Decomposing place values with multiple choice and performance task sample question
February 8th ELA Writing: 
     Conventions and sentence Structure with multiple choice and short response sample question
February 15th  ELA Reading: 
     Summary of literature with multiple choice and short response sample question
February 22nd Math: 
     Fraction equivalence and ordering with multiple choice and open-ended sample question

*learning skills and test questions sample skills will be updated every four weeks

**I also offer one-on-one tutoring for additional support with specific skills for grades 1st-5th grade (copy and paste this link)
https://outschool.com/classes/let-me-help-reading-writing-or-math-11-private-tutor-92Gpra7p?sectionUid=fe39b9ba-25b7-4640-b4d7-92d092092fbd&usid=pqizjUV2&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Learning Goals

Students will feel more prepared for standardized tests with practice and strategies they can use independently in all test taking environments.
learning goal

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Supply List
If students would like to take notes on the sample questions and terminology we practice, they should bring paper and something to write with.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Missouri State University
I have administered state testing in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th grade on ten different occasions.
I am a licensed and certified teacher for grades k-6th grade.
I have seventeen years of teaching experience in grades Kg-5th grade.
I have attended many hours of professional development for preparing students for standardized tests.

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$19

weekly

1x per week
30 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
1-6 learners per class

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