You'll C-E-R a difference in classroom achievement after using a helpful lesson. Designed for economics, civics, government, and US history classes, participants practice using the CER model to craft arguments about primary and secondary...

School violence is becoming an epidemic in America. How can schools protect their teachers—and teach them how to protect their students? Read an important brochure about how violence affects teachers personally, emotionally, financially,...

Good readers underscore or circle important information, write summaries and definitions in the margins, and note questions or disagreements to help them understand and participate in their own reading. This lesson will help you learn...

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] Learning to read and appreciate irony is the ultimate test of your skill at reading between the lines and can take considerable practice. This lesson will help you acquire...

This lesson offers test-taking strategies that develop vocabulary, reading comprehension, and language arts mechanics.

In this learning module, students will practice reading nonfiction passages. Students will also have the opportunity to answer multiple choice comprehension questions, answer short and extended response questions, and take a test. This...

Students can access SAT's practice tests here, as well as take some diagnostic tests to find their weak areas and to predict their probably results on the SAT. In addition, this site offers insights into the make-up of the new SAT, and...

A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Are Criminals Taking Over LA?" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills....

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about classrooms where student use remote control to take tests instead of using paper and pencils. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.

Read this brief article, then answer the questions for quick practice in multiple choice test-taking.

The Think-Aloud method has be shown to improve information retention. The lesson plan contained within this site models for teachers how to model this strategy. There is a rubric included for assessment.

Article reports on the residesigned SAT exam.

A learning module geared toward English as a Second Language Learners. Students read and/or listen to a short text entitled "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and click on the links below to increase comprehension and vocabulary skills....

This file will help you teach your students the "RUNNERS" reading strategy. I am a music teacher but I developed this file to help tutor some students and increase their reading scores on the EOG. Under each shape is the reading...

On this Khan Academy resource, advice is provided for future teachers who will be taking the Praxis Core Reading Test.

Standardized test practice for students in grades 5 and 6. Students read a practice passage and answer questions that require them to make judgments about such things as fact or opinion and the author's purpose. Answers to the practice...

The big day is finally here: you've studied, you've practiced, and you've gotten a good night's sleep. The last hurdle is just to take the test! One key to overcoming Test Day anxiety is to have a plan. This article offers tips for test...

Collection of web sites that provide tips to help you study more effectively, manage your time, take better notes, and handle the stresses of school life.

Students can use this resource to prepare for the SAT or just to improve their test-taking skills. Practice questions coverwriting, critical reading and math.

In this slideshow tutorial, students will review the different types of reading comprehension questions. Examples of different question stems are provided.

This is the Arabic language version of a study skills site also available in English and other languages as well. Different sections teach skills in reading and writing, Internet literacy, critical thinking, math, science, dealing with...

For this science investigation, middle schoolers will research models of solar ovens, choose one design, and create it. Once built, they will test it outside and record the internal temperature at intervals. Next, they are to change on...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about students who take tests using remote control instead of pencil and paper. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides a test taking strategy. Students will engage in underlining as they preview directions and texts. Students can continue with this strategy as they read.