Before The Test
What time should you arrive at school?
+10 Extra points: EXPLAIN. Why is it important to arrive early on testing day?
BEFORE 7:45a.m.
Extra points: You should arrive EARLY because it will allow you time to be admitted into the classroom before testing and get comfortable in the testing environment. Late arrivals will not be allowed to take the test that DAY once the test begins.
Which ONLINE tool will help you eliminate the answers that you know are not true?
A. Highlighter B. Strike (x) C. Pointer D. Sticky Note
B. Strike tool
What is the first thing you should do before taking ANY test?
Read the instructions.
What should you do if you feel like your mind has gone blank or you just need to refocus?
(Answers may vary) There are many different ways from turning your test over and closing your eyes just to pause momentarily or take a deep breath, you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup, etc.
True.
TRUE OR FALSE! This is an example of a positive affirmation, "I am going to fail so I might as well not try at all."
FALSE! This is a negative affirmation. You should never create negative affirmations; they should be positive. You should have thoughts such as "I am fully prepared for this test" or "I am confident to pass and earn the highest score". (Never put yourself down, you can do it!)
If you do not know the answer to a question, you should choose C.
False!
All of these are testing mistakes except:
A.) Answering questions without reading the passage
B.) Rushing through the easy questions
C.) Guessing
D.) Using the test strategies you learned in class
D. You should use all of the strategies you learned in class to help you answer test questions.
How many hours of sleep should you get before a test the next day?
8 hours.
You should read the passage once to get an better understanding of what you read?
False. You should read the passage twice.
What are examples of things to do the night before the EOG?
Get a good night's sleep.
Go to bed earlier.
Be confident.
What should you do if you get down to 2 choices that could be correct?
Go back to the problem or passage to review, then make your best guess.
What are several ways to improve your chances of getting the right answer on a multiple-choice question?
Eliminate any answers that do not make sense or go with the question, read the question over again and look for keywords.
You should NOT change your answers. Unless new information has surfaced or it was something you missed when answering the questions; always go with your gut
TRUE OR FALSE! A good breakfast to eat on test day to increase your energy is; a Dr. Pepper, a pack of Skittles, and leftover Pizza from last night
(Answers may vary) Foods that you should eat before a test that will wake up your brain and body to do their work is Nuts, apples, yogurt, blueberries, dark chocolate, peanut butter, eggs, oatmeal, milk, orange juice, grapefruit, etc.
You can read through all of the questions in a selection before reading the text
True. This gives you an idea of what to look for in your reading. Be sure to still read the text carefully. Don’t just look for the answers. Lots of times, the questions ask overall concepts, and you have to infer the answers.
Excluding students with extra time, how much time will you have to complete the NC EOG exams?
180 minutes!
TRUE or FALSE! Once you finish your test with time to spare you should immediately EXIT your test. (EXPLAIN)
False, because it is possible that you may have misread a question the first time around. It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.
When should you EXIT your test?
If you're having difficulties with a certain question, what should you do about it?
Skip the question and move on to a different one. Do not stay on that question for so long because it will take away from your test time. You can FLAG IT and then come back to it at the end.
TRUE or FALSE! It is important to cram hard the night before the EOG instead of getting your rest. (EXPLAIN)
You should NOT cram a night before a test because you need approx. 8 hours of sleep and if you do cram, you won't really remember anything because of how tired you are. You need your focus and recognition.
If there is a question that you do not understand, you should raise your hand and ask the test administrator?
False. Test administrators are not allowed to talk to students other than reading directly out of the testing booklet.
Which of the following questions is NOT important to ask yourself before you take the EOG:
A.) What day and time are the EOGs? B.) Do I understand ALL of the test directions given by the test administrator including the directions for bathroom breaks? C.) Did I take the EOG tutorial? D.) Why do I have to take this silly test?
D! The End of Grade tests are used to measure your progress from grades 3-8. It is important data that the state uses for many educational decisions.
How can you keep track of important information in a reading passage? (Example: main idea, supporting facts)
Highlight the important parts. Take notes.
At the end of the test, you are allowed to read a book
True. Once completed you are to double-check your answers, sit quietly, and read a book.
Which of the following devices are allowed in the test environment during the EOG:
A) Smartwatches and Cell Phones B) Calculators C) Chromebooks D) Bookbags
C. Your school-issued Chromebook is allowed. You may be asked to turn over your electronic devices to the teacher or asked to leave your bookbag outside of the classroom. Calculators are given or used during the calculator active portion of the math test only. Ask your teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
Use context clues to help you decipher unfamiliar words.
True. Read the sentence before and after the word to help define it.