158. How to NOT Feel Like You Are Teaching to the Test

In teaching, there are a lot of balancing acts, but none come close to preparing your students for success while NOT teaching to the test. I hear from many of you that struggle with this, and honestly I did as well while I was teaching, but I have since adopted a few philosophies that will help minimize the pressure you feel and start prioritizing what matters most to you in your classroom. 

In today’s episode, I’m sharing two main ways that you can balance “good teaching” and the pressure of getting your students prepared for the test. I discuss how each of the two ideas work off of each other and various ways they can be implemented throughout your instructional resources and activities. 

➡️ Full Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode158

Resources Mentioned:

• Core Values Mini-Course
• Biology Exam Pack
• Physical Science Exam Pack
• Anatomy Exam Pack
• Chemistry Exam Pack
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Related Episodes:

• Episode 157, Serving ELLs with AI and MORE With Guest Alyse of Keystone Science
• Episode 155, How to Create Active and Accountable Learners in Your Secondary Science Classroom
• Episode 104, Using Summative Assessments to Prepare Students for Standardized Tests

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