Day+9+-+Study+Strategies+-+The+Value+of+Assessments

__Topic:__ Studying III: Tests are your friend!

__Objective:__ Presentation and discussion about how using tests and quizzes can help with studying and learning. Present basic information on self-quizzing and how learning is enhanced by testing.

__Time:__ 1 hour

__Materials:__ Quiz on ELA reading homework; pen/pencil and paper; articles for teacher on the value of testing and assessment on learning.

__Homework:__ make up a quiz (that can be completed in 5-10 minutes) on that evening's ELA homework. Be prepared to give your quiz to a partner and to talk about how the quiz will help a person learn the material that was read.