Schedule/Supplies
What test are we taking this week?
ELA
How many sections does the ELA test have?
3
True or False: You can write in the test booklet.
TRUE. Please do write in the test booklet for annotating BUT you must remember to put your final answers in the answer booklet.
What can you do if you finish your ELA test early?
True or False. The proctor can read a question or a TDA prompt to you.
TRUE, in some cases. There are some questions the proctor can read to you. The proctor can read all TDA prompts to you. Say, "Can you please read me question #/the TDA prompt?"
What will you do first thing in the morning with your proctor?
Advisory
How many days will you have to do multiple choice questions during the test?
3
Blank bubbles count as...
Wrong/incorrect answers, so you should always make an educated guess.
What room is your ELA PSSA in?
701 - O-5, Ms. Wright
702 - Mrs. Hunt, B-4
703 - Mr. Sender, B-1
True or False. The proctor can tell you the meaning of a word in the passage.
FALSE. The proctor can only read to you the question & the answer choices on normal multiple choice questions or the TDA prompt.
Which do you need 2 of during the test?
No. 2 pencils
How many TDAs will you have to write?
2
What should you do if you want to skip a question and go back to it?
Mark it with a ? in the test booklet and be sure to skip that bubble before going to the next question. DON'T FORGET to go back to it.
Who is your proctor?
701 - Ms. Collier
702 - Mrs. Hunt
703 - Mr. Sender
True or False. It is okay to talk about the testing process with your family.
TRUE! You may discuss the testing process or concerns with your family according to the Code of Conduct for Test Takers. You should not discuss the questions that were on the test.
These are the 3 optional supplies.
Water, tissue and candy.
How many multiple choice questions are there on the entire ELA PSSA?
57
(Day 1 28 + Day 2 16 + Day 3 13)
How do you annotate a TDA prompt?
Circle the reading words.
Box the task words.
Underline the question.
What time of day does PSSA test timing end? What if you need more time?
11:24pm. You can request extra time if you need it.
What will be collected before testing begins?
Cell phones, smart watches or any electronics. Consider leaving them at home that day.
Which days this week will you have Science class after the test is over?
Science is on Wednesday and Friday since it is day 4 and day 6.
How many days will you NOT have to do a TDA?
Where do you find the answers to multiple choice questions?
In the passage/text
What do you do if you need more time?
Ask for it! You will get as much time as you need in room CL-C.
Name an action that is against the Code of Conduct for Test Takers.
Answers vary.