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Gifford, Charles S.; Fluitt, John L. – American School Board Journal, 1980
Aside from simulating test taking, most test preparation courses stress the importance of following directions, working rapidly, thinking clearly, and learning other elements of test-wiseness. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Secondary Education, Standardized Tests, Test Coaching, Test Wiseness
Peer reviewedFluitt, John L.; Gifford, Charles S. – Contemporary Education, 1980
Preservice and inservice teacher education programs should incorporate the teaching of test wiseness in their curricula. (CMJ)
Descriptors: Minimum Competencies, Teacher Education, Test Validity, Test Wiseness
Gifford, Charles S. – Executive Educator, 1985
Administrators can improve the test scores at their schools by working with teachers so that they understand the purpose of the testing and by developing a plan for communicating with parents and the community about the testing program. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Elementary Secondary Education, Scores, Standardized Tests
Peer reviewedGifford, Charles S.; Fluitt, John L. – Clearing House, 1978
Information and suggestions are given to serve to motivate and assist those interested in developing a course in test-taking skills and test wiseness. The author lists 11 questions, which should be answered prior to implementing such a course. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Costs, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Guidelines
