Tips
True or False: You should read the questions FIRST.
True! This helps you know what to look for.
True or False: Don't use your Reference Sheet to do conversions. It's better to try and memorize everything.
False...all 4th and 5th grade students receive a Reference Sheet to help with conversions in measurement. Use your Reference Sheet!
True or False: It doesn't matter if I go to bed late. As long as I wake up and come to school on time.
False...remember, you should go to bed early to get a good nights sleep. This will ensure you are awake and ready to do your best on the test.
True or False: You need to get a good night's sleep on night before the FAST
True, of course you do!
True or False: It's important to read the text carefully and look for key phrases/ repetition.
True! Don't be afraid to look back into the text when a question mentions a specific paragraph/ sentence.
Name one tip that will help you do well on the FAST
Your choice!
- use your tools to underline important text
- REREAD the section talked about in a question
- use your scratch paper to work out the problems
What is a good way to be able to complete the FAST on time?
Stay focused on your test. Don't get distracted.
Estimate how many questions are on each section of the FAST
About 30-40.
Should you be nervous when you take the FAST?
Don't be...just make sure to focus and do your very best. You got this!
What does the word strategy mean?
Should you choose the best answer the first time or guess and come back? Why or why not?
Choose the best answer the first time. The FAST test is adaptive and your next question is dependent on the answer to the previous question. Always choose the best answer the first time!
What is the process of elimination?
Narrow it down to fewer options to make it easier. Cross out the silly answers and search for evidence on the ones you have left.
How many sections are there for the FAST ELA?
1 (the FAST ELA test is on Wednesday)
Don't forget to use this for math...
Make sure to use your scratch paper to work out your problems and your Reference Sheet if you are in 4th and 5th grade.
You should take ____ deep breaths before the test to help your body relax.
Make sure you get to school by _____
7:30 AM (this way we can make sure you eat breakfast and use the bathroom without being late)
True or False: Always plug in words to blank spaces in the sentence if given options
True. Read each option through completely
How much time should you take on the FAST?
The entire time period...always double check!
Be sure to check that your answer is CORRECT, not just that you filled in a bubble.
Don't forget to have ___ sharpened pencils
at least 2
When you double check, that gives you time to re___
read, redo any questions
Why should you have confidence in yourself?
It will help you do better! (You're smarter than you think).
What tip would you give to a second grader when taking a test?
Any good tip works!
What should you eat the morning of the FAST?
Anything HEALTHY!
What can you do to practice tonight?
You tell me...
True or False: Testing strategies that you use for the FAST Reading also apply for the FAST Math and FCAT Science.
True!