Tomorrow my class starts taking the SBAC (Smarter Balanced) Assessment....!!!!!!! I'm a little nervous for my kiddos. This test is INTENSE! I think they can handle it academically, but I'm worried about their stamina. The performance task asks them to read 3 pieces of text then answer questions and write an essay... all on the computer! Students have to scroll through the 3 pieces of text on one side of their screen while answering the questions on the other side. Hopefully I will find time today to make them some little care packages with encouraging notes.
I've started to work on creating a series of tech tips that I will post here and on my TpT store. Check out the first one below (click on the image to download the full tutorial FREE on TpT!)
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You are so sweet to make them care packages before testing. What are you putting in them?
ReplyDeleteThanks! They are still a work in progress, so I haven't figured out all the details yet. :-)
DeleteI know I want to include some positive messages, a little snack (granola bar?), maybe some cute pencils/erasers. Just a little something to let them know "they got this!"
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-Stacie
Your tech tip tutorial looks great! Thanks for sharing! I'm sure your students will love their test care package - so sweet and thoughtful of you! Hope you have a great week!
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I love the care package idea. I always do a positive note with a piece of candy on testing days. I think it raises their spirits a bit. They also eat peppermints to "spark" their brains, so I throw a few of those in as well! I hope that the icky parts of your list are over quick so you can enjoy the better parts of your day! Your tech tips look great! I'm following! :-)
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You totally just inspired me to make a class website on Weebly next year! I always have a goal of making my communication with families better and this could be great. I want to start using Remind as well next year! I would love to see your SBAC testing care packages! We start in three weeks and I would love to do something for my students but haven't decided what yet.
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