# Getting Ready for End-of-Year Testing: What You Can Do This Week

**Top 3 Key Takeaways**

1. **Focus on the biggest gaps, not everything**: Use diagnostic data to zero in on the highest-impact skills.
2. **Keep practice targeted and low-stress**: Short, focused sessions outperform cramming.
3. **Use adaptive tools for last-minute growth**: Platforms like [Let’s Go Learn](https://cms.letsgolearn.com/) quickly personalize reviews and build confidence.

## It’s the Week Before Testing: Now What?

At this point in the school year, the goal is not to reteach everything. The goal is to **maximize readiness with the time you have left**.

Research shows that students perform better when they feel prepared and confident, not overwhelmed. That means your strategy this week should be **focused, strategic, and supportive**.

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## Step 1: Identify the “Power Skills”

Start by asking: *What skills will make the biggest difference right now?*

Using tools like [*DORA*](https://cms.letsgolearn.com/solutions/reading-assessments/) and [*ADAM*](https://cms.letsgolearn.com/solutions/math-assessments/), you can quickly identify:

- Reading gaps in **vocabulary and comprehension**
- Math gaps in **foundational operations and problem-solving**

These diagnostic assessments break performance down into specific subskills, giving you clarity on where to focus.

**Teacher Move for This Week:**  
Choose **2–3 priority skills per student or group** and focus only on those.

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## Step 2: Use Small Groups for Quick Wins

Whole-class review can feel efficient, but **small-group instruction is far more effective** in the final stretch.

With [Let’s Go Learn’s data:](https://cms.letsgolearn.com/)

- Group students by similar needs
- Deliver quick, targeted lessons
- Reinforce with guided practice

This approach aligns with data-driven instruction models that improve outcomes by meeting students exactly where they are.

## Step 3: Keep Practice Short, Targeted, and Consistent

This is not the week for long review packets.

Instead:

- 15–20-minute focused practice sessions
- Immediate feedback
- Clear success goals

[*LGL Edge*](https://cms.letsgolearn.com/solutions/personalized-instruction/) supports this strategy by delivering **adaptive, skill-specific lessons** tied directly to diagnostic results. These lessons are designed for each student’s [Zone of Proximal Developmen](https://cms.letsgolearn.com/reading-assessment/what-is-the-zone-of-proximal-development/)t, meaning they are challenging but achievable.

**Best Practice:**  
Aim for **daily targeted practice**, not marathon sessions.

## Step 4: Build Confidence, Not Pressure

Students often underperform due to anxiety, not lack of ability.

Remind students:

- They have been preparing all year
- The test is just one way to show what they know
- Progress matters more than perfection

Adaptive assessments like [*DORA*](https://cms.letsgolearn.com/solutions/reading-assessments/) help reduce anxiety because students experience success as the test adjusts to their level.

## Step 5: Do a “Light Touch” Review of Test-Taking Skills

In the final days, reinforce simple strategies:

- Read directions carefully
- Take your time on questions
- Double-check answers if time allows

With *DORA* comprehension reports, teachers can even identify students who may rush through passages or questions and coach them accordingly.

## Step 6: Monitor and Adjust Daily

Even in the final week, **data matters**.

Quick check-ins can help you:

- See if a student is improving in a targeted skill
- Adjust groups if needed
- Provide just-in-time support

Let’s Go Learn’s real-time progress monitoring makes this easy and actionable.

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## What This Looks Like in Practice

A simple plan for the week:

- **Day 1–2**: Identify gaps and group students
- **Day 3–4**: Focus on targeted small-group instruction + [*LGL Edge*](https://cms.letsgolearn.com/solutions/math-intervention-program/) practice
- **Day 5**: Perform light review + build student confidence

## A Final Reminder for Educators

You are not trying to “fix everything” this week. You are helping students:

- Strengthen key skills
- Feel confident in their abilities
- Walk into testing prepared and calm

With the right tools and a focused approach, even one week can make a meaningful difference.

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