EducationWorld Q&A columnist Dr. Matthew Lynch is a department chair and an associate professor of education at Langston University. He has researched topics related to educational policy, school leadership and education reform, particularly in the urban learning environment, and he is interested in developing collaborative enterprises that move the field of education forward. Visit his Web site for more information. Read all of his columns here, and be sure to submit your own question.
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This week, reader Michael M. asks:
Recently, I read an article which suggested that teachers should integrate standardized test preparation into the curriculum, but it did not offer any practical tips or strategies for doing so. Can you offer some suggestions?
ANSWER:
Michael, professional development is an integral part of growing as an educator. I’m glad to see that you are being proactive in that regard. As to your question, experienced teachers will tell you that standardized test preparation should be part of the day-to-day curriculum, but you should not teach to the test. Below are some tips that will help you incorporate standardized test preparation as part of the regular day at school:
If you are able to integrate standardized test preparation into the daily curriculum, you can be sure that your students will be comfortable with, and feel confident about, these annual tests.
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