Tyler Tames the Testing Tiger

Bender, Janet M

ISBN 10: 1931636273 / ISBN 13: 9781931636278

Published by National Center for Youth Issues, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tyler Tames the Testing Tiger
• Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931636273
• ISBN 13: 9781931636278
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Tyler Tames the Testing Tiger addresses the anxiety often felt by students at testing time. This resource provides helpful tools for parents, teachers and counselors who want to prepare children for standardized and other tests. In the eye-opening children's story, Tyler manages to "tame the testing tiger" by applying familiar and successful sports strategies he learned from his basketball coach to the testing situation. Help students identify their own level of test anxiety and develop effective strategies for relaxation, positive thinking, time management, study skills, mental and physical preparation and test taking skills. A helpful parent article is also included. Includes:

• Children's Story
• Discussion Questions
• Leader's Guide
• Testing Bulletin Board
• Test Prep Cards
• Test Anxiety Assessment
• Coach's Tips
• How Parents Can Help

About the Author

Janet M Bender, M.Ed. is a retired elementary school teacher and counselor with 30 years' experience in public education. She received her bachelor's degree from Winthrop University and her graduate degree from The Citadel in Charleston, SC. As one of the "pioneer" elementary counselors in her SC school district, she assisted in writing the job description and evaluation system for counselors, as well as launching a developmental guidance and counseling program for grades K6. Mrs. Bender's contributions to the counseling profession include mentoring new counselors, consulting in multiple school districts, presenting Developmental Guidance and School to Work programs to educational organizations across the United States, and authoring eight other educational resources for working with children and parents.