'Twas the Night Before Testing...
What should you do the night before the test to make sure you are well rested?
Get a good night's sleep. Go to bed early!
Why do tests make you nervous?
I don't understand how to take the test. I think state tests are a BIG deal. I feel like I'm not prepared for the test. I do not want to fail.
What should you do while your teacher is reading the directions?
Read the directions silently to yourself as she reads. Pay attention!
At the end of the test, what should you do?
Put your head down for 5 minutes. Then go back and check your answers.
What holiday did we celebrate on April 1st?
April Fools Day?!
Why should you avoid drama with your friends and solve family problems before the test?
Because you will be thinking about the problem instead of concentrating on your test!
What does "go to your happy place" mean?
Picture your favorite place in the whole world. Think about how it makes you happy and this will ease your nervousness.
If a question has 4 answer options (A, B, C, and D), how many answer options do you need to read?
All 4!
Before reading the passage, what should you do?
Read the directions and title first!!
What is the last day of school?
June 27th
Name 3 healthy breakfast "brain" foods.
Oatmeal, eggs and bacon, cereal, granola and yogurt, fruit, bagel and cream cheese, granola bar, small breakfast burrito, grilled cheese sandwich
What should you do if you feel nervous?
Take deeps breaths. Picture your happy place. Talk to an adult like Mrs. Spencer before the test.
What should you do when you know an answer option is absolutely wrong? (Example: B.) Little Red Riding Hood wore a green cloak.)
Cross out the answer.
What should you do if your pencil breaks?
Raise your hand so that Ms. Spencer can give you a another pencil
What is Ms. Spencer's favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate
Why is it important to be on time for school the day of the state test?
So that you can begin the test with your class and not in another room
How do you take a "correct" deep breath?
Breathe in through your nose until your chest fills, hold for a second, slowly breathe out through your mouth.
What should you do if you get down to 2 choices that could be correct?
Choose the answer that has the most text evidence. Go back in the text for evidence. Choose the EVIDENCE BASED answer!
How can you keep track of important information in a reading passage? (Example: main idea, supporting facts)
Annotate the text!
What is the school mascot for PS 274?
A Panda
If you are often late to school, what is an easy strategy to make sure you get to school on time for the state test?
Set your alarm 10 minutes early. Leave your house earlier.
What is the official name for when someone feels anxious and nervous about testing?
"Test Anxiety"
What can happen if you forget to review and check your answers?
You can accidently leave a test question unanswered
Why should you skip questions that you're having a really hard time with?
Those questions can make you feel frustrated and angry. Skip and return to the question before going on to the next story.
In "Frozen," what never bothered Queen Elsa?
The cold ("The cold never bothered me anyway!")