Student Responsibility
Adult responsibility
Code of Conduct
Smart Strategies
Miscellaneous
100
True or False. I am able to have a cell phone with me during testing.
False
100
True or False. The teacher can explain questions to me.
FALSE
100
True or False. You must sign a declaration on the test answer sheet.
True
100
What should I do if my pencil(s) breaks during testing?
Raise my hand and ask teacher for another one. I do not get up out of my seat to sharpen my pencil.
100
True or False. If I have a question, I am able to ask my neighbor or look at his/her test.
FALSE... What should you do?
200
Why do we take the Regents?
To show what we have learned and how much we have grown.
200
What will I see the teacher doing while I am taking the test?
The teacher will be actively monitoring during the testing period. (Looks like...walking up and down the aisles and quickly glancing to see if you are on the right test.)
200
What should I do if I do not know an answer?
Read the question again and use an educated guess. Answer each test question.
200
What might I use my scratch paper for?
Not every test allows scrap paper but you can write in your booklet. If you have scrap paper you could use it for: Problem solving for math Making my own graphic organizer Brainstorming ideas Creating my own number lines Check math problems
200
Name two things you can do to prepare the night before and morning of Regents tests.
Get a good nights sleep Eat a good breakfast
300
Do I get extra time for the test if I am late?
No. (So be on time!)
300
Who is allowed to move from place to place with test booklets?
Teachers
300
What should I do if a friend asks me questions during or after the test?
Ignore the question. (Looks like...head down, no eye contact.)
300
If my calculator isn't working, what should I do?
Raise your hand and tell the teacher.
300
How much time are you given to complete the test?
The time for a Regents exam is 3 hours.
400
What should you do if you need to use the restroom during the test?
Raise your hand and ask to go to the bathroom. Wait until the teacher gets permission from the hall monitor for you to leave. Turn over your answer sheet and/or close your booklet. Do not stop to talk to other students on your way out or distract them.
400
During the testing, can the teacher remind us of examples of learned strategies to help us clarify a question?
NO WAYYYYYYYYYYYY!
400
If I have a question about the directions, what should I do?
Raise your hand and ask the teacher to read the directions again.
400
How can I pace myself on the test?
Pay careful attention to the times written on the board. The teacher will write what time it is, what time the test ends, and how much time you have left.
400
What should I do if my mind goes blank?
Take a deep breath. Read the question again, slowly. Go on to another question and come back to the one that is giving you a problem later. Analyze what the question is asking you to do. Brainstorm anything you know about the question. Choose an answer or write something!
500
What tools may I have during the Regents?
A pencil, a pen. Some tests may provide scrap paper. Some tests may require a ruler or calculator which will be provided. Some students may have Spanish or French word glossaries.
500
How did my teacher help me prepare for the Regents? Give at least three ways.
Practice questions Vocabulary practice Test strategies
500
What should I do before my teacher tells me to close my booklet
Check that you have completed all the test items and signed your declaration.
500
When should I use pencil and when should I use pen?
Pencil for the bubble sheet; pen for everything else (except graphs, which may be in pencil)
500
What benefits are there for being the first one done?
NONE!!!!!!
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