Before the Test
What should I do the night before the test?
Get a good night's sleep.
What should you do before reading a long passage?
Read the questions you will be answering first.
What should you use when solving word problems?
4-step math
What can you do if you come across a difficult question?
Flag it for review and come back to it later.
What's one strategy to stay positive on test day?
Leave the drama at the door
To make sure I am energized, what should I do the morning of the test?
Eat a good breakfast.
What will you create on your scratch paper when writing a narrative?
A Plot Diagram
What should you do with multiple choice answers?
Use process of elimination.
Why is it important to show work for EVERY math test question?
When you come back to review your answers, you'll have work to review. You can more easily find mistakes.
1. Negative thoughts =
2. Positive thoughts =
1. Stress
2. Confidence
Why do plants hate math?
Because it gives them square roots.
What is the most important thing when you are taking the test?
That you try your ...
BEST!
What should you write on your scratch paper if there is no work to show? (Like when you're asked about a place value of a number)
Write a sentence to justify why you chose a response.
Why should students read and listen to all directions carefully before working out a math problem or answering an ELA question?
To understand what is expected of them on every problem.
Who does Miss Smith obsess over and spend all her free time with after school?
Her niece, Camila
For the math section of the state test, what can I to study over the weekend?
Formulas, practice standards, geometry, etc.
What are the steps to the RACE strategy?
Reword, Answer, Cite, Explain
What should I do when I am done with the math section of the SBAC?
Review your answers, hunt for mistakes.
Don't think too hard on this...
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed.
At the bottom ;)
What is a good acronym for
"Mistakes Allow Learning to Happen?
M.A.T.H.
Who are you in competition with when it comes to your scores on the IAR?
Compete against yourself, improve from last year.
Why should students use graphic organizers, webs, outlines, and/or bulleted lists?
To organize information.
When is Miss Smith's birthday?
May 15
Why should you not leave any question unanswered?
You completely lose the opportunity for any points on that question.
What is the #1 rule for staying positive when taking a test?
Remind yourself of your preparation.
See the test as a challenge, not as a threat.
Act as if you WILL succeed. You're ready