Tips
True or False: You should read the questions FIRST.
True! This helps you know what to look for.
True or False: Never come back to the hard questions at the end.
False...don't spend all of your time on only one question, if you get stumped, move on. However, you should always go back to tricky questions at the end.
True or False: Do you fail the 3rd grade automatically if you get a terrible score on the FSA?
False...remember, you should always try your best. But, if you have a really bad day, it won't be the end of the world.
True or False: You need to get a good night's sleep on night before the FSA
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 FSA
Your choice!
- underline important text
- circle key words/phrases
- number your paragraphs
- REREAD the section talked about in a question
- GGPC
- Rewrite the questions in your own words
What is a good way to be able to complete the FSA on time?
Do the easy questions first!
Estimate how many questions are on each section of the FSA
About 40.
Should you be nervous when you take the FSA?
Don't be...just make sure to focus and do your very best. You got this!
What does the word strategy mean?
Should you complete the editing questions or the long passages first? Why?
Complete the editing questions first because they are short and simple.
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 Reading FSA?
2 (one on Tuesday and one on Wednesday)
Don't forget to do this for bubbling...
Make sure circle is dark enough and colored in all the way. If you erase a choice, make sure to erase completely.
You should take ____ deep breaths before the test to help your body relax.
10
Make sure you get to school by _____(time)
7:15 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 FSA?
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 are other ways you can get into 4th grade besides the FSA?
Iready, NWEA, summer school
What can you do to practice tonight?
You tell me...
How can you apply these strategies to your Math FSA?
...do the same thing.