Reading Test-Taking Strategies

Reading Test-Taking Strategies

Marko the Pencil’s test-taking strategies help students stay calm and relaxed, knowing they have the tools to do their very best on a standardized reading test. Students learn the tricks to help them read a passage for meaning, underline key words, eliminate poor choices, and determine the best answers. This animated pencil may be a No. 2, but he will help make any student Number One!

Grade 3 (Also useful for grades 2 & 4)
Approx. 46 minutes.



DVD Video	$19.99	RL200

To create the most effective DVD video for boosting reading test scores, our research team analyzed tests in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and other states. Next, we identified those proven techniques that remarkable teachers use to get top scores on state-mandated tests nationwide. We asked, “What really works for teaching test taking skills?”

Although the reading material on this Test-Taking Strategies DVD is at a third grade level, students in higher grades also find this video beneficial and entertaining. Our fun cartoon format, with lots of jokes throughout, means that kids and adults love watching it. The DVD encourages participation to build valuable test taking skills. Even kids in second grade or during summer break will get a jump-start on tests and reading for meaning.

Reading Test-Taking Strategies opens with Layla, an elementary student, struggling to get ready for a standardized reading test. “If only I had some good tips to…” Up pops Marko. “Tips? Did somebody say tips? Tips are my specialty!” as his pencil tip sparkles.

Marko’s irresistible humor all through the program keeps learners engaged. Kids discover and practice step-by-step the best strategies for doing well on a reading test (without even realizing they’re learning). Students develop their reading comprehension skills and gain the confidence they need to achieve outstanding results on a test. Marko even shares “the best secret of all” for doing well on a standardized reading test.

Let’s face it: preparing for state-mandated tests is not a favorite activity of teachers and students. But there’s no reason it can’t be fun when you have an entertaining character—one who knows exactly how to connect with kids. That’s why we’re so pleased to have Vic Mignogna playing the voice of Marko the Pencil. Vic is well known for his award-winning acting in anime cartoons and video games. Vic won Best Actor, 2007 American Anime Awards.

As a special reward at the end of Reading Test-Taking Strategies, Marko makes an appearance at the Golden Stylus Comedy room to show just how sharp he can be! His kid-friendly jokes will have everyone laughing. Kids love telling jokes to others, and Marko has some of the best school-related jokes on the planet.

Included with Reading Test-Taking Strategies, you get Marko’s cool website where you can download a practice test and answer key, learn more tips for doing well on standardized tests, and check out other helpful tools for scoring high on a reading test. Until Rock 'N Learn Test-Taking Strategies, there has not been a highly entertaining DVD program that helps students overcome frustration and get totally prepared for a standardized reading test.

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Reading Test-Taking Strategies includes:

• The Test-Taking Tips Song
• Getting Started With Tests
• Multiple Choice Test-Taking Strategies
• A Letter With Practice Taking a Standardized Test
• A Story and Practice With Test-Taking Strategies
• An Article With More Test-Taking Strategies Practice
• Marko’s Tips for Test Taking
• The Best Tip of All
• Bonus: Marko’s Jokes at the Golden Stylus Comedy Room

This product had very good educational content. It accurately reflected the test-taking strategies my daughter learned in third grade last year. It even used the same terminology! —reviewer for iParenting Media Award

What an interesting concept. As a tragic test taker, myself, I know the anxiety it can bring. What a great way to get the "point" across to the kids at a young but vital age. Here in Texas they are taking some major tests at this age, and this would help calm their nerves and help them carry some strategies with them. —Carol P.

“This is a unique and clever approach for grabbing the attention of students, showing them excellent test-taking strategies, leading them through an actual practice test, and giving them practice at reading for meaning. Marko’s ‘best tip of all’ towards the end of the program may just be the key to solving one of the biggest challenges facing the education of our youth in today’s overly wired world.” –Robert L.

“A spectacular and brilliant way to get students ready for standardized reading tests!” –Carolina E.

“Truly a first-of-its-kind product for those who need an effective way to get students to learn the skills for scoring high on a standardized reading test.” –Jamie M.