At my school, students take a benchmark test four times a year. They take the test online, which yields faster results and saves A LOT of paper, but we also sometimes run into the problem of students rushing through the test. Some students don't go back through the passage or work out the difficult math problems. One way I try to focus students, and show them the value of these tests is to meet with students individually to share test results.
I created a graph to record students' scores:
I meet with students individually to share scores with them, talk about what went well, and set a goal for the next benchmark. We just put a star on the number where we want to be next time, as shown below:
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Before the next benchmark test, we take out our graphs again, and review the goals we set. Many students tend to take the test more seriously as a result of our conversations together. This is also a great tool to share during parent teacher conferences.
For a free copy of the graph, visit our TPT store at:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Benchmark-Test-Graph-for-Students-1433834
How do you motivate students to take benchmark tests seriously? I'd love to hear your ideas!
I created a graph to record students' scores:
I meet with students individually to share scores with them, talk about what went well, and set a goal for the next benchmark. We just put a star on the number where we want to be next time, as shown below:
Before the next benchmark test, we take out our graphs again, and review the goals we set. Many students tend to take the test more seriously as a result of our conversations together. This is also a great tool to share during parent teacher conferences.
For a free copy of the graph, visit our TPT store at:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Benchmark-Test-Graph-for-Students-1433834
How do you motivate students to take benchmark tests seriously? I'd love to hear your ideas!
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