Are You Ready
Look these over to practice. You already learned the material in class and through homework.
What are study guides and notes
I should wear this during a test.
What is comfortable clothes
True/False; The state test is a timed test.
What is False.
True/False: It is a good idea to underline or highlight key words or details in questions and reading passages.
What is True
In order to help my mind & body feel good during a test, what types of foods should I eat for breakfast?
What are protein, fruits, vegetables, complex carbs
True of False? I should do the hard questions first.
What is False. Do the easy ones first. That way you'll build your confidence and have more time for the difficult questions.
The state tests will be taken using a _____________
What is computer
How many times should I read the directions?
What is more than once!
How will my classroom look different the day of the state test?
What is walls covered, posters taken down, desks spread apart.
When should you start preparing your mind & body for the test (for example: get enough sleep, eat healthy foods, positive self-talk, etc...)?
What is a week or more before (NOT the night before)
*will accept "a few days before"
This is a strategy that would help decrease my anxiety during a test.
What is take deep breaths or think positive
Which subjects will I take for the State Test?
What are reading, writing, and math
(4th grade will also Science)
True or False? If I'm stuck on a question, I should move on to the next one and come back after I finish.
What is true
What time does the tardy bell ring at SASMS?
What is 8:40
Most people feel some degree of ______ before or during a test.
What is anxiety, worry or stress?
What should I do always do before beginning a test?
What is read the directions, ask my teacher if I don't understand the directions or reread the directions.
How many hours of sleep is recommended for elementary aged school kids?
What is 10-12 hours
True or False: It is helpful to read the questions & answer choices before you read the reading passage.
What is True
What happens if I am sick on the day of testing?
What is I will complete a make up test when I feel better.
When should I begin studying for a test?
What is: all during the school year or a week or more before a test (NOT the night before)
What is a strategy for taking a multiple choice test?
What is: cross out the answers I know are definitely incorrect (process of elimination)
read all of the answer choices
What is the purpose for taking the state test?
What is to see if I've learned the standards for my grade.
I should do this after finishing a test (if I have time)
What is check back over my answers
Can a bad score on one state test make me fail my grade?
What is no