Let's be Franco: Test Prep Boot Camp

I am gearing up for Standardized Tests already! This year we are doing a BOOT CAMP!
Here was the problem that I was facing... I wanted to make sure students were prepared for the standardized tests but the online "released" items were no fun. The students weren't engaged and didn't put much effort into remembering all the concepts we learned throughout the year. I was at a loss. I didn't have anything in my resources that would cover the year and still engage students. So I made a Test Prep Boot Camp!

Let's be Franco

I try to set the scene and put camouflage everywhere! I wear camouflage and a whistle and act as the Drill Sergeant! I encourage the students to wear all the camouflage they can find too.

To Prepare:
- Print all the task cards (12 for each station)
- Print and copy a packet of recording sheets for each student
- Print the station signs. I recommend putting them on card stock so they can stand as a tent.
- Print and copy the puzzles for the Mess Hall Station as an early finisher activity.

Boot Camp

Each Station Includes:
- 12 task cards for each concept
- Answer Key for students to check
- Station Sign

Boot Camp

Here is how it works:
I use the 20 stations as a week long review. I assign a group of 2 or 3 students to a station. I set a timer for between 8-10 minutes and have the students work through as many problems as they can in that time period. Since this is a review and not an assignment, I don't mind if the students don't finish all 12 questions. The goal is for them to refresh their memories on ALL the previous content! About a minute before time is up, I have the students check their answers with the answer key and review any of the questions that they missed. When the time is up, I blow the whistle and choose an exercise to complete for 30 seconds.

Boot Camp

There are 28 exercise task cards included! Then, the students move on to the next station. If a student or group of students finish a station early, they can move to the Mess Hall Station where there are some puzzles and fun math reviews that they can complete. I leave the stations up in the morning too so any student that wants to try and finish a station or work through the Mess Hall Station, they can!
If you could include anything else in this boot camp? What would you include?

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