{"product_id":"de-stress-the-test-isbn-9781949539561","title":"De-Stress the Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe test\u003c\/i\u003e. Students dread this phrase, whether it refers to chapter tests, finals, standardized achievement tests, Advanced Placement exams, the ACT and SAT, or other testing experiences. In \u003ci\u003eDe-Stress the Test\u003c\/i\u003e, author Martha Kaufeldt details actionable steps you can take throughout the school year to alleviate student anxiety and create brain-friendly classrooms full of focus and learning.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeverage brain-based learning to boost student self-efficacy and relieve the pressure and stress that accompany high-stakes testing:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the negative effects tests can have on students, teachers, and parents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp students develop social-emotional learning skills and a growth mindset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse formative assessments to accelerate learning and build students' confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement mindfulness strategies in the classroom to mitigate student stress and anxiety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn long- and short-term practical methods for ensuring students' mental, emotional, and physical readiness for tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 1: High-Stakes Tests and Stress\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: The Meaning of High-Stakes Tests\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: The Stress of High-Stakes Testing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Stress Prevention and Management Strategies\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Body- and Brain-Friendly Classrooms and Testing Environments\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: The Development of Student Agency Through Self-Efficacy, Growth Mindset, and Perseverance\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Mindfulness Practices for the Classroom\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 3: Ways to Prepare Students for High-Stakes Tests\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Feedback and Formative Assessments\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Academic Vocabulary Instruction\n\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Test Prep for Students and Teachers\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\n\u003cbr\u003eReferences and Resources\n\u003cbr\u003eIndex\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solution Tree Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48011550130405,"sku":"NP9781949539561","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781949539561_cc310b0a-f840-4e1c-9e16-e56e4c6fe9a8.jpg?v=1774466075","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/de-stress-the-test-isbn-9781949539561","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}