Have You Started Training for the Test?

Start now! Talk to your students about the fact that they will be taking the Smarter Balanced Tests this Spring. Begin training them how to use the digital tools. You may find that the "why and when" will be something that you may need to work on throughout the year.

What do I mean? Well, for example, in the test you can highlight in an article, and yes it is different than with other programs. But, you may find that now that your students know HOW to highlight, they still may not be clear on why or when to effectively highlight in a way that will help them solve a question.

We've developed a lesson for students who will be tested in the the Spring to start today. Combining a video from SBAC with hands on practice, students will become comfortable with the digital tools they will encounter on the test. We encourage you to start preparing now and welcome you to use this checklist to accomplish the task.

The lesson had the added benefit of getting students acquainted with the Smarter Balanced Practice area and the 6 areas that are available - though for this lesson we only go to the top 2 training tests.