Annotating Tests

My Annotating Story

Before Annotating

• Kids struggled
• Lack of question comprehension
• Did not understand academic and content vocab 
• Scoring 4 or 5 out of 10 on quizzes

How do I help them Succeed?

Why not apply expectations to tests?

Done by...

• Modeling
• One-on-One direction
• It's okay to not know
• Circle words you don't understand
• Underline important words

The Key?
Annotating was
expected in class

The Results

• Higher quiz scores (7 or 8 out of 10)
• Test score increased
• Student confidence