🧠 Stop Test Day Chaos With This Simple Routine

Test days don’t have to feel stressful or loud 😩. In fact, with the right routine, they can be some of the easiest days of the year! 🙌

After 21 years of teaching, I’ve learned one big truth: structure = calm. When students know exactly what to do, there’s less talking, less confusion, and more focus. Here’s my simple test day routine 👇

1️⃣ Start With Directions on the Board – Before the bell rings, have clear instructions ready. This helps students settle down quietly. ✍️
2️⃣ Keep the Same Routine Every Time – Whether you use Google Forms, paper, or Scantrons, be consistent. Predictability builds peace. 📋
3️⃣ Stand in the Back of the Room – You can see every screen and every student, which helps prevent distractions and cheating. 👀
4️⃣ Mark Who’s Done – Keep track of who finishes their test so you can smoothly move the class along. ✅
5️⃣ Always Have a Next Step – When students finish early, give them something to do, like a short video, quiet reading, or drawing. 🎥

By keeping directions clear and transitions smooth, your class will stay focused from start to finish. 🌟

Because calm classrooms don’t happen by luck — they happen by routine! 💪

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