Listening and Reading Test
True or false: when taking the reading test you should try to read as fast as you can or you will run out of time
False! Take your time and read carefully. There is no time limit
How many chances do you get to record your answer?
1 chance
True or false: Your spelling needs to be perfect or you will not test out
False! It is okay to spell some words wrong as long as the test scorer can understand what you were trying to say. It is still a good idea to check your work for mistakes you can fix
What is one thing you can do before the ACCESS test to be prepared
Get enough sleep, eat breakfast/lunch, drink water, use the bathroom
How many times do you get to hear the information on the listening test?
1 time
What should you do if you make a mistake during your recording?
Don't press the record button. Just go back and say it correctly and keep going
What is a helpful tool you can use on the writing test?
The note taking tool
True or false: You can get out of taking the test by not showing up to school on test day
False! Even if you are not there on test day, you will still need to take the test on a different day
What is a helpful tool you can use on the reading test?
The highlighter tool
How do you know how much you are expected to say on the speaking test?
Listen to how much the model student Nina says
How do you decide what the main points of your essay should be?
How much do you need to study for the ACCESS test?
Trick question! You do not need to study for the ACCESS test
What do you do if you don't understand what a word means on the reading test?
Check the words around the difficult word. Usually there will be an explanation of what the difficult word means
Why should you not be nervous about speaking in a room with other people?
No one is listening to you. Everyone is focused on their own test
What are two important parts of an essay that you need to remember?
The introduction and conclusion
Why do we take the ACCESS test every year?
It is important information for the teachers so that we know what we can do to help you
What is the number one thing your teacher wants you to remember for the listening test?
Do not choose an answer until you have heard all the information!!!
How can the pictures help you on the speaking test?
You can connect the information you hear to one of the pictures to help you remember it later
What questions should you answer in your introduction and conclusion?
What is it? Why is it important or interesting?
Why should you try your best on the ACCESS test?
It will give you more time in the classes that are more interesting, helpful, or challenging for you and it gives your teachers an accurate representation of what you know