Before the Test
The night before the test, you should go to bed _____.
a. At your normal time
b. Not at all
c. Early
d. It doesn't matter what time you go to sleep
c. Early
Should you work on the easier or harder questions first?
Easier. You don't want to spend too much time on the harder questions in the beginning of the test. Pacing is important.
You are allowed to talk if you finish your test before everyone else.
False.
How many pieces of scratch paper can you use on the test?
As many as you need. You will be given one piece at a time. Each piece of paper must have your name printed on it and returned to the teacher after the test is completed.
Will your 6th grade teacher look at your WYTOPP scores?
Yes
Should you bring your book bag to school on testing days?
No OR yes...BUT it will need to be in the hallway.
Electronics will need to be locked up.
Review your answers
What should you do if you have to go to the bathroom.
Raise your hand
Do you HAVE to work out Math problems on scratch paper?
YES!!!!!! We will be reviewing scratch paper to make sure you are working out your problems!!!!!
DO you have a time limit on WYTOPP?
No.
The morning of the test, you should make sure to ________________________ so that you are energized.
Eat a good breakfast
What should you do if you get stuck on a question?
Flag the question and continue to the next problem then come back to it when you have completed the test and try again.
If you are unsure about the answer to a question, should you leave it blank?
You should flag the question and after answering the remainder of the questions, go back to the questions you flagged and try to answer the question.
Should directions be read before answering a question?
YES!!!!! You should ALWAYS read the directions before starting a section.
What is the most important thing you can do on WYTOPP?
True or False?
Positive and negative thoughts can impact how you perform on the test.
True! Thats why it is important to think positive thoughts.
True or false?
When completing questions that go with a passage, a good strategy is to read the entire passage before looking at the questions.
False. It is a good strategy to read the questions first before reading the passage so that you know what information to look for.
Can you get partial credit on constructed response questions?
Yes, so it's important to at least try!
What should you do when you have answered all your questions?
You should check to make sure no questions are flagged and then raise your hand for your teacher to make sure you properly exit the program.
Which WYTOPP subjects do you have to take for your grade level?
5th Grade - ELA, Math (will take ELA, Math, and Writing)
How many days of testing can you miss?
None!
...even if you miss a day, you have to make it up!
Before you begin writing your essay, you should make an ________.
Outline or rough draft
Can you ask a teacher to pronounce a word on the test?
NO!!!!!!! The test examiner can only answer a question about technology.
Do you have to finish a section of a test the same day you start it?
Yes - you cannot complete a test the next day. If you start ELA section 2 on Wednesday, you must finish ELA section 2 on Wednesday.
What day do you begin the Milestones test?
April 28th.