SIM Virtual Professional Learning

The Test-Taking Strategy

Feb. 16 & 17, 2022 - 4:00 - 7:00 pm EST

Presenters: Rosanne Arvin, SIM PDL & Marc Markell, Ph.D., SIM PD

Note: This professional learning event is a series of sessions, which will meet twice to learn the instructional routine and provide time for interaction and feedback, and meet three more times for one-hour small group coaching sessions.

The Test-Taking Strategy is designed to be used while taking classroom tests. Students allocate time and priority to each section of the test, carefully read and focus on important elements in the test instructions, recall information using mnemonic devices, systematically and quickly progress through a test, make well-informed guesses, check their work, and take control of the testing situation. The emphasis is on teaching adolescents and adults who struggle with learning.

Registration Deadline, Feb. 2, 2021

Participants will receive the following materials as part of their registration: The Test-Taking Strategy guidebook, access to digital teacher resources, three (one-hour) small group coaching sessions, and three (30-minute) consultation sessions for school administrators.

Early Bird Price:   $350  ($375, after Jan. 15) - Please register by Dec. 16 to receive your guidebooks on time.

Early Bird Bulk Rates Available (before Jan. 15): $325 6-10 people, $300 11+ people

  • To pay by check or purchase order (PO), download the form (.doc)
  • To pay by credit card, visit our online store or call our order desk, 785-864-4780, with your credit card information between 9 am and 4 pm CST.
  • Note: This class has a minimum enrollment number.  Please do not submit payment information until we contact you that we have reached the minimum enrollment.  Thank you!

Refund Policy: 
If you find you are not able to attend the class, notify KUCRL by Jan. 31 for a refund of your registration minus a $25 cancellation fee.  

For questions regarding registration, please contact simpd@ku.edu, 785-864-0626. For questions regarding payment, contact orderkucrl@ku.edu, 785-864-4780.

An accessible version of the documents on this site will be made available upon request. Please contact the KU CRL Professional Development Research Institute, at simpd@ku.edu to request the document be made available in an accessible format.