ELA
How many stories can you read in one testing day?
Up to three.
There are four tools you can use to help you on the test.
What should you do before starting a test to help you focus?
Take a few deep breaths and read the instructions carefully.
Students may overlook important details that could affect their answers.
What is reading everything carefully.
Do you always have a writing response on the ELA assessment.
Yes!
False! Not only does working out problems on scratch paper save time, but it ensures that you work it out to find the right answer!
Why is it important to read all the answer choices before selecting one?
To ensure you choose the best answer and to avoid missing a better option
Many students work too quickly and make careless errors, such as misreading questions or choices.
What is take your time and don't rush.
If the question has two parts, do you get both wrong if you choose the wrong answer on one?
You get a point for each part.
Why is it important to show your work on a math test?
Answer: Showing your work helps you receive partial credit and makes it easier to find mistakes.
What is one strategy you can use if you don’t know the answer to a question?
Use the process of elimination to rule out answers you know are incorrect.
Some students move on from challenging questions without attempting them, missing potential points.
What is don't skip any questions, even if they look hard!
True
All the math questions are easy.
Some are, some are not! You have to use as many math skills as you know and do the best you can!
How can you manage your time effectively during the test?
Keep track of the time and pace yourself, ensuring you have time to answer all questions.
Not doing this can lead to guesswork that doesn't improve their chances of success.
What is eliminating or crossing off an answer.
Agree or Disagree: IAR is harder than MAP testing.
Depends! There are less questions on the IAR, but you will need to write an essay. MAP has more questions and is longer. IAR can only be complete during the allotted time; MAP you can take a day or two to finish.
There's no writing on the math test.
False, there are multiple ways you will type out your answer and explain it on the test.
Describe how making notes in the margins can help you during a reading comprehension section or working out complicated math problems.
It can help you remember key points, summarize paragraphs, and track important details for answering questions later. For math, it will help you especially if it's a 2-3 part question.
Students may do this when they second-guess themselves and change correct answers to incorrect ones
What is overthinking. Go with your gut!