Why You Don't Need to Teach to the Test - 119

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Caitlin and Jessica discuss the drawbacks of focusing too strongly on testing skills in lessons: boredom, poor confidence, and lack of retention. Using their own experiences, they explain how engaging, rigorous, fun lessons reinforce skills that will actually improve test scores. Yes, ironically, throwing out the “teach to the test” mentality doesn’t just create a happier classroom, it also helps students to build confidence and remember their lessons. Listen to learn more!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Links mentioned in this episode:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://app.ebacademics.com/eb-teachers-club-waitlist-evergreen&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1619834630079000&usg=AOvVaw0nk1xhkHL5rwWUgSd9jZqH" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-rawhref= "https://app.ebacademics.com/eb-teachers-club-waitlist-evergreen">https://app.ebacademics.com/eb-teachers-club-waitlist-evergreen</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ebacademics.mykajabi.com/eb-detective-free-lesson&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1619834630078000&usg=AOvVaw0IucxpnkXNFdgn5uUYlqr5" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-rawhref= "https://ebacademics.mykajabi.com/eb-detective-free-lesson">https://ebacademics.mykajabi.com/eb-detective-free-lesson</a></span></p> <p><strong>Are you enjoying the podcast?</strong><br /> Tag us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ebacademics/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">@ebacademics</a> and let us know which episode you're listening to!</p> <p><strong>Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review!</strong></p> <p>Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-middle-school-ela/id1458448897?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a> and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a