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General reading competence is by far the most important single factor for success on a high stakes test.
Best practices for teaching reading specifically for authentic meaning-making experiences include:
  • The use of high quality literature
  • The use of texts across multiple genres
  • Explicit instruction in comprehension and figuring out words
  • Balancing direct instruction with guided instruction and independent reading
Key components to effectively prepare students for state tests:
  • Analyze the underlying reading skills students need to answer test questions
  • Create ongoing curricula to provide a foundation for good test-taking performances
  • Analyze the test format in order to teach students how they will need to represent their knowledge
"Test-wise" students develop test-taking strategies that enable them to improve their scores.

Click here for the pdf of "Research-Based Support for Testing Fundamentals".