With testing week just around the corner, my mind is swarming with things I need to remember to do/teach before testing arrives.
One thing that I did years ago was make these cute and fun testing dividers. (I call them testing centers.)
It took me a while to get them all made, but it was definitely worth the time and effort! We use these guys all the time in our class.
I love them for a couple of reasons:
- It helps students stay focused. They can't look around at their friends. They don't know when each other finish, so they don't feel the pressure of being the last one done.
- It helps prevent cheating. It's very hard to look off of someone else's paper when these guys are up.
- The motivational messages {hopefully} help boost confidence and {hopefully} helps remind them to always do their best.
I made them so that no two are exactly alike. It's fun because students never know what theirs will say.
It you'd like to make some, here's the 'how to':
- Take two file folders. Glue them together so that the two sides overlap about an inch. Reinforce with a staple on each end.
- Glue down a background color. (I used black.)
- Cut out and glue various inspirational messages and other cute embellishments (stars, smilie faces, stickers, etc.).
- Laminate.
These guys will last quite a while. I've used mine every year for 4 years and they're still in great condition.
Happy testing everyone!
