What should you do first? A) read the passage B) read the multiple choice questions c) read the open response question
What is C read the open response question
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Before you look at the answer choices, you should try and predict or solve the question. True or False
What is True
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These to monsters are angry, irritable and sad. They think “I can’t believe they are making me do this! This is such a waste of my time.” " I just want to go home".
What is Mood Monsters
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What should you try to do before you read the answer choices?
Try to solve/predict the problem before looking at the answers
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What should you do the morning of the test?
What is Eat Breakfast
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When you read a multiple choice question, you should try and answer it before you look at the answer choices. True or False
What is True
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(7+5) *12 =
What is 144
200
This test monster rushes through the test and wants to be the first one done.
What is Speed Monster
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What words or phrases should you circle or highlight in a multiple choice question?
What the question is asking you (key words) and where to find extra information.
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How can you decrease your stress level?
What is Leave the drama behind, take care of problems before you get to school, be prepared, Breathe etc.
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What should you circle or underline in a multiple choice question?
What is key words, what the question is asking you, where to find information
300
Open response questions will usually have more than one part. When you answer the open response, what should you remember to do when writing your answer?
What is Label the correct section with 1, 2, etc.
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This monster second guesses everything they do and goes really slowly. Does not want to make a mistake.
What is Take my time Monster
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Which statement is true? A) once you find the answer, circle it, and move on quickly to the next problem B) read all the answer choices before circling the answer
What is B
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Instead of striving for every student to be Advanced on the test, what are we striving for?
What is Improving from last year! ( you are only competing with yourself)
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When you answer the open response question you should write in paragraph/sentence form. True or False
What is False
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In the open response, you should show your work. True or False
What is True!
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The Silly monster and Squirrel Monster are part of what category of monsters.
What is Focus Monsters
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Why would you cross through answers in a multiple choice question?
You are eliminating choices, which will help you find the right answer
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True or False How you feel and act during the test makes a difference in how you perform?
What is True ( Always Keep Positive)
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Which one is not a test taking strategy a. read the whole passage, b. keep moving through to the end, c. choose the best answer to the question, d. if you are asked to write an answer write quickly.
What is D
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You can use your calculator on the test. True or False
What is Trick Question- small section in which you cannot use your calculator
500
You should do this the night before and morning of the PSSA's.
What is get a good night rest and eat a healthy breakfast?
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You only have 5 minutes left, you have 10 multiple choice questions left, what do you do?