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Small changes, big impacts in the classroom part 1: Test Talk. For the first 5 minutes of a test, students put their writing utensils on the ground, I hand out the test, and students talk to each other about the test. Many have mentioned how much this lowers their...

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Valerie Hargreavesvor 2 Jahren

I will try this. I have given out the test on the first day. Phones away! I have them Talk about what they don’t know know and make a list of learning goals on the board. It allows them to see what’s coming and embeds some vocabulary etc. in their brains.

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Kermitvor 2 Jahren

How big are your class sizes when you’ve done this? What age/classes? I’m giving a test in like 10 hours and might just throw caution to the wind and try it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Howie Huavor 2 Jahren

@BuddyMcLovin413 So sorry I didn't get to you in time, but my class size is around 30-36, college.

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Robin Stutesvor 2 Jahren

After watching your post about this method a while ago, I decided to try it with my 8th graders. They couldn't believe a teacher would allow them to talk about the test before taking it. I agree with your statement regarding test anxiety, and this does help reduce it.

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Howie Huavor 2 Jahren

Awesome! Thanks for trying it!

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Justin Pickensvor 2 Jahren

You inspired me to do this this year! I also state that when they are working on the test, notating their thinking is just as important to me as their answers. Anyone want to share their thoughts on this?

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Lizanne Keithvor 2 Jahren

They are holding the test but can they open the test and discuss the test questions?

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Howie Huavor 2 Jahren

Yes

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Ian McGregorvor 2 Jahren

Studying also lowers test anxiety.

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Alexander Williamsvor 2 Jahren

Absolutely love that approach, Howie. 👏

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Howie Huavor 2 Jahren

Thanks!

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