I conference with students one-on-one and show them their previous score from the fall. Then I use the Projected RIT column on the classroom report, and also some teacher discretion, to come up with their winter goal. During the conference I explain how many more points they need to earn to meet this goal. I then ask the student to share with me one thing they will do during the test to help them reach their goal (listen to the whole question, go slow, focus, etc.).
During the test I give them their turtles (with one the goal filled in) to serve as a reminder of their goal and also the turtle's mantra on the backside.
During the test I give them their turtles (with one the goal filled in) to serve as a reminder of their goal and also the turtle's mantra on the backside.