Teaching Reading Exam: Think Like a Test Maker | Kathleen Jasper

In this recorded video from a previous webinar, I break down the key strategies and answer-choice patterns that frequently appear on reading certification exams. I explain how to identify strong instructional practices like explicit instruction, modeling, formative assessment, scaffolding, and data-driven decision-making, while also recognizing common distractors that test makers use. I walk through the 3:1 strategy for analyzing answer choices and show how to distinguish between phonics, phonological awareness, and phonemic awareness skills. I also cover the major assessment types—formative, summative, diagnostic, and screening—and explain how understanding their purposes can help you answer questions more confidently on test day. Finally, I share practical insights from both teaching and test preparation to help you think like a test maker and improve your exam performance. Taking the FORT, Praxis 5205, or STR 293 soon? I've put together study resources, practice materials, and exam prep tools to help you feel confident and ready on test day. Check them out here: https://kathleenjasper.com/collection... 🎥 If you're looking for additional videos to help support your teaching reading exam prep, check out the following playlists: 👉🏻    • Teaching Reading   👉🏻    • Foundations of Reading   👉🏻    • Science of Teaching Reading (STR)   ___________ Subscribe to my newsletter and get exclusive content: https://kathleenjasper.com/pages/yout... I specialize in helping prospective teachers and educational leaders achieve their goals in certification and career. For more information, go to https://kathleenjasper.com/ Check out my FREE Praxis and SLLA webinars: https://kathleenjasper.com/pages/free... ____________ Subscribe to my channel - https://bit.ly/30kt5gh Follow me. TikTok:   / kathleen_jasper   Facebook:   / kathleenjasperedd   Twitter:   / kathleenjasper   Instagram:   / kj_kathleenjasper