CST Preparation 2013

CST Preparation

• Teacher• Grade Level• Materials being used• Delivery model• Turn in to Mr. Gurr by Friday

ZERO PERIOD MODEL

Team Debrief

Content

Refine Familiar Teaching

Techniques

Attempt New

Teaching Techniques

“These powerful techniques are concrete, specific, and are easy to put into action the very next day.”

Three Techniques

No OPT OUT: A sequence that begins with a student

unable to answer a question should end with the student answering that question as

often as possible.

RIGHT IS RIGHT: Set and defend a high

standard of correctness in your classroom.

STRETCH IT: The sequence of learning

does not end with a right answer, reward right

answers with follow-up questions that extend

knowledge and test for reliability. This technique

is especially important for differentiating

instruction.

CST Prep Material

ELAMonday, April 15

Wednesday, April 17

CST Prep Test Taking

StrategiesTuesday, April

16

CST Prep MaterialMATH

Thursday, April 18

Friday, April 19

CONTENT

TEST TAKING STRATEGIES - Tuesday

• Video – MR. HEDDEN– Watch it and sing

• USE BRAINPOP– User:lavirgilms_teacher password:tigerteam– TEST-TAKING SKILLS

• PAUSE ON CERTAIN SECTIONS AND CLARIFY

Language ARTS

• Monday, Wednesday, or Tuesday• Use the PowerPoint and the handout• Make sure to pause for discussion (2-3min)

– Have students answer each question individually– Students then share their answer with a partner

or group – explaining why they got that answer– Teacher show the answer to the entire class and

explain the answer or have a student explain the answer

A. This is a rocking horse.

B. This is a toy horse.

C. This is a toy that rocks.

Example

Team Debrief

TEST PREPQuestions

Introduce a technique

such as: RIGHT IS RIGHT or STRETCH IT

Expand upon a familiar

technique such as: NO OPTING OUT

A. Overall strengthB. Ability to pick up

things.C. Personality

A. Vocabulary is hard to learn

B. His son got good grades after getting a toy.

C. Research-based evidence

A. Most dogs are small.

B. Dogs come in all sizes

C. Dogs are bigger than cats.

A. Mom and dad.B. A young person.C. A grandmother or

grandfather.

A. A game of dartsB. A. game of cardsC. A soccer game

A. saidB. tookC. made

A. Runs easy, and as often as you prefer.B. Runs easily, quickly, and as often as you like.C. Runs in an easy manner, more quickly, and quite often.

A. We should tell them to be quiet.B. We should not listen unless it’s importantC. We should investigate their barking in case it is a

real warning of danger.

A. Good and evilB. Man and natureC. Inexperience and

wisdom

A. Was too young to ride a bike

B. Did not know very much about bikes.

C. Used his own good common sense.

A. That he rode the bike in the street.

B. That he hit a rock in the street.

C. That he practiced before going in the street again.

A. Game Boy is faster than most other games.B. You get better grades with Game Boy.C. Game Boy is a hard game to learn

A. Game Boy has the latest in technology.B. Game Boy is a great computer game.C. You should buy Game Boy.

A. You should try to eat every few hours to keep up your energy.

B. Keeping your energy going is important to do well in school.C. You can grab a quick snack of candy, cake, or cookies as

often as you like.

A. To make you hungry.B. That snacks aren’t good for you.C. To tell you that if you eat well you’ll be more ready

fo anything you want to do.

A. Eating more often takes time.

B. Thinking better and playing better is good.

C. Learning to eat better is something you can use your whole life.

A. PurchaseB. ManufacturerC. intended

Mathematics

• Thursday and Friday• Give the handouts to the students• Make sure to pause for discussion (2-3min)

– Have students answer the question individually– Students then share their answer with a partner

or group – explaining why they got that answer– Show the answer to the entire class and explain

the answer or have a student explain the answer