183. 2 Smart Test Prep Strategies You Need to Use with Your Students
Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies · Heidi and Emily, Elementary School Teacher and Resource Designer
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Show Notes
Are your students forgetting everything by test day? In this episode, we’re sharing smart test prep strategies that actually help students retain and apply what they’ve learned—without last-minute cramming. You’ll discover two research-backed methods that make information stick, why some common test prep practices might be doing more harm than good, and an easy way to integrate these strategies into your daily routine. Plus, don’t forget to grab our morning work spiral review pages to reinforce key concepts effortlessly!
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- Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning by Pooja K. Agarwal and Patrice M. Bain
- Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
- Spiral Review Morning Work
- Fiber Well Gummies
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- Episode 3, Strengthening the Brain
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