Description
TestEdge Grades 6-8
Classroom Program
TestEdge is a research-based and scientifically-validated learning program. Students overcome test anxiety and stress, while at the same time gaining effective problem-solving, focusing, and listening skills.
TestEdge focuses on Stress Smarts and Test Smarts, two of the three key areas needed for outstanding academic performance. Acquiring skills in these areas greatly enhances students' ability in the third area -- Fact Smarts.
- Stress Smarts
Positive emotion-refocusing techniques proven to lower stress and test anxiety, and to increase focus and comprehension.
- Test Smarts
Advanced test-taking skills and strategies for higher test scores.
- Fact Smarts
Subject knowledge and skills (Math and Reading Comprehension) -- TestEdge helps students improve their ability to absorb and remember the facts and skills taught in their core academic curricula.
Easy to Teach TestEdge is presented in a flexible format. Its fully scripted lessons can be taught in as few as twenty 15-minute sessions or, using the supplemental material and practice sessions, the program can be expanded to 30 sessions. Total instruction time is 6 to 8 hours. |
Teacher's Kit includes:
- TestEdge Teacher's Manual
- TestEdge Student Activity Book
- Full color 11" x 17" posters
- Videotape (Perception Experiences)
- CD-ROM: Overheads & Worksheets
- Heart Zones (music CD)
Student Activity Book*:
- 8 1/2" x 11"
- 48 pages
- 2 color
- Softbound
Related Item: TestEdge Interactive CD-ROM for school and home!