Hi teachers!
It’s testing season in the U.S., and for those of us that teach in a Smarter Balanced Assessment state, I wanted to share a few resources to help your secondary ELA students be prepared!
SBAC ELA Quick Reference Sheet
When students know what to expect on the state test, they feel more confident going into it. Let them know what the structure of the test looks like. Here are some questions you want to let your students know the answer to: How long does the test take to complete? How many questions are there? Is it multiple choice? Are there short answer questions? Will they have to write an essay, and if so, what kind? What types of tools or resources will they be allowed to use on the test? All these burning questions are answered on one convenient reference sheet! With this handy resource in hand, your students will not only understand the SBAC, but they’ll also feel empowered to tackle it head-on with confidence.
This resource also comes with a fill-in-the-blank version: perfect for interactive sessions where students can jot down their thoughts as you guide them through the key points. An editable version is also included to customize it to fit your state’s requirements and tailor-make it for your unique classroom needs!
SBAC ELA Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) Big Topics Study Cards
It’s impossible to go over every single topic of the state test, but you can definitely research ahead of time by using old state exams to find out the “heavy hitters” of the test. This helps make studying more manageable and focused. I like to give my students easy fill-in-the-blank cards for this (kind of like mini anchor charts!) This resource also comes with a slideshow version so you have flexibility in teaching this to your students.
SBAC ELA Escape Room Bundle
Get students ready for the SBAC test in a fun, engaging way! Both double as study guides before the test. Each escape room comes with 7 tasks in total. Both come with a full answer keys and station task cards!
SBAC ELA Grades 6-8 and 11 Performance Task Cheat Sheet
Students feeling overwhelmed by the SBAC online layout for the performance task? Cut down on the confusion by using this cheat sheet with the practice SBAC tests to help students familiarize themselves with the different parts of the performance task AND develop real strategies for using their time efficiently.
Thanks for letting me be a part of your planning!
Stacey
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