Before the Test
Food for Thought
Testing Strategies
Manipulatives
Read the Directions
100
True or false: Going to bed early the night before testing is a good strategy.
True
100
True or False: Sugary foods are an excellent food choice before testing.
False. Sugary foods can make you anxious and unable to focus, and may cause you to become tired during the test. 
100
True or False: I should try to take the test as quickly as possible.
False. Take your time, if you need more time to take your test more time will be provided for you. 
100
True or False: I cannot use manipulatives on the test to help me be successful.
False: You can use manipulatives on the test.
100
True or False: Starting the test before reading the directions is a good idea, so that I can spend more time on answering the questions.
False: Always read the directions so that you know what you need to do to be successful. 
200
True or False: Staying up all night studying for your test will help you do better.
False! It is more important that you get a good nights rest and feel ready for the test than trying to cram in any more material. 
200
True or False: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially on testing days. 
True
200
True or False: Taking a break during testing is not okay. 
False: Taking a break is okay.
200
True or False: When I need a piece of scratch paper I can just get up out of my seat.
False: I should raise my hand and ask the teacher for one. 
200
True or False: Skipping the directions on part two of the test is okay in order to save time on taking the test.
False: Always read the directions, even when starting a different section of the test.  
300
True or False: I should make sure to go outside to play the night before my state test. 
True! Exercise will help you stay calm and focused on your test.  
300
True or False: The best food for your brain is protein. 
True! Protein contains the building blocks of nutrients needed for your brains power.
300
True or False: I should cross out the answers that I know are incorrect. 
True!
300
True or False: If I use the testing manipulatives my testing score will be lowered.
False! The testing manipulatives such as the highlighter feature or the cross out feature are encouraged.
300
True or False: I can have the directions read to me.
True: The test has a "Read Aloud" option for test directions.
400
True or False: Telling myself that I can do my best on the test the night before will not help me be successful.
False. Having a positive mindset will help me be successful.
400
True or False: Eating a peppermint will help you focus on your test.  
True. Studies have shown that peppermint can help improve focus. 
400
True or False: Going back to look in the reading passage is a waste of time.
False! You have as much time as you need to complete the test. Take your time and know that you right by going back and making sure.
400
True or False: If I show my work on paper my teacher will think that I am not working hard on my test. 
False! Your teacher will be proud of your effort and willingness to show what you know.
400
True or False: If I do not know how to answer a question, I can click on the "?" to learn how to submit my answer.  
True!
500
True or False: Waking up earlier than normal to study before I go to school will help me do better than my classmates.  
False! Wake up at your normal time, do not study right before the test, trust what you have learned and remember that the state test is not a competition. Doing your best is the only thing that matters.
500
True or False: If I cannot have breakfast at home I will not be allowed to have breakfast at school.
False! Make sure that you get breakfast on testing day. Even if you wouldn't normally eat school breakfast, give it a try. Your brain will thank you for the nutrients to do its job well.
500
When I think I have finished my test I should...
Go back and check my work!
500
True or False: Manipulatives are only for kids who don't know the answers. 
False! Using manipulatives on your state test is for every test taker.
500
True or False: I can ask the teacher if my answer is correct. 
False! Be confident in what you know. If you are not confident in your answer, flag it and come back to later. 
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