Test Talk!: Understanding the Stakes and Helping Your Children Do Their Best (School Talk series) [Paperback]

Cheli Cerra M.Ed. (Author), Ruth Jacoby Ed.D. (Author)

Book Description

Series: School Talk series | Publication Date: February 9, 2007

Test Talk! provides a wealth of practical advice on how to deal with common issues that may arise with student testing, from kindergarten through high school. Authors Cheli Cerra and Ruth Jacoby identify 50 “snapshots” of situations that parents typically face when dealing with testing and then give you practical tools to help your children succeed, including helpful checklists, worksheets, and progress reports.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“All concerned parents should read this book to make sure you are raising a test-savvy child!”--Stacy DeBroff, Bestselling author, founder of MomCentral.com and TV personality

 

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The parent's must-have guide to helping kids with all types of tests

Test Talk! provides a wealth of practical advice on how to deal with common issues that may arise with student testing, from kindergarten through high school. Authors Cheli Cerra and Ruth Jacoby identify 50 "snapshots" of situations that parents typically face when dealing with testing and then give you practical tools to help your children succeed, including helpful checklists, worksheets, and progress reports. Do you want to:

• Be informed about the tests your children will be taking and how these tests will affect them?
• Reduce test stress while increasing academic achievement?
• Know how to help your child when she says "I'm not ready for tomorrow's test"?
• Get lots of tips on how to use test results to improve your child's education?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Test Talk! is the book you need. You'll learn how to become a "test-savvy" parent and how to work with your child to make testing a simpler and more productive process for everyone.

"Every concerned parent should read this book to make sure you are raising a test-savvy child!"
—Stacy DeBroff best-selling author, founder of MomCentral.com and TV personality

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (February 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787982741
• ISBN-13: 978-0787982744
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 0.4 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,906,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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