{"product_id":"de-stress-the-test-martha-kaufeldt-9781949539554","title":"De-Stress the Test: Brain-Friendly Strategies to Prepare Students for High-Stakes Assessments (Your Guide for Helping Students Fight Testi","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. \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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the negative effects tests can have on students, teachers, and parents.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp students develop social-emotional learning skills and a growth mindset.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse formative assessments to accelerate learning and build students' confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement mindfulness strategies in the classroom to mitigate student stress and anxiety.\u003c\/li\u003e \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 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments \u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents \u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 1: The Culprits--High-Stakes Tests and Stress \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: High-Stakes Tests--Anxiety, Pressure, and Stress for Students, Teachers, and Parents \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: The Biology of Stress \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Stress Prevention and Management Strategies \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Less Stress--Creating Body- and Brain-Friendly Classrooms and Testing Environments \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Student Agency, Self-Efficacy, and Mindsets--Developing Confidence and Perseverance \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Mindful Moments--Classroom Practices to Reduce Stress and Increase Attention and Focus \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 3: Preparing Students for High-Stakes Tests \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Feedback to Feed Forward--Formative Assessments, Feedback, and Failures \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Academic Vocabulary--Learning the Language of Tests \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Test Prep--Navigating 21st Century Exams \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue \u003cbr\u003eReferences and Resources \u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martha Kaufeldt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1949539555\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781949539554\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Solution Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/23\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.92h x 7.01w x 0.71d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martha Kaufeldt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43996491972863,"sku":"9781949539554","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8fea2412-5ca4-4463-a70a-c5066226722d.jpg?v=1683341994","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/de-stress-the-test-martha-kaufeldt-9781949539554","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}