Tips
True or False: You should read the questions FIRST.
True! This helps you know what to look for.
What should you do if you come across a hard question?
Star it and move on. Remember to come back to it when you are finished.
What score means you are proficient on your grade level?
At least a level 3
True or False: You need to get a good night's sleep on the night before the FSA
True, of course you do!
True or False: It's important to annotate a lot and write explanations while you are taking the test.
False...you'll run out of time!
Name one tip that will help you do well on the FSA
Your choice!
What is a good way to be able to complete the FSA on time?
Don't daydream. Stay focused. Make sure you are halfway through at the break.
About how many questions are on each section of the FSA?
Around 33.
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!
How do you check over your work when you are done?
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 slash the trash?
Crossing off wrong answers to arrow it down to fewer options to make it easier.
How many sections are there for the Reading FSA?
2 (one on Tuesday, one on Wednesday)
Don't forget to do this for bubbling...
Make sure circle is dark enough and colored in all the way
What should you do if you only have 2 minutes left and you aren't finished?
Bubble random answers for the ones remaining so that you have a chance of getting them correct.
Make sure you get to school by _____
8:30 AM (this way you can be sure to test with your class)
True or False: Always plug choice into blank spaces in the sentence
True
How much time should you take on the FSA?
The entire 80 minutes...always double check!
What are the only things you can ask for during testing and how do you ask?
a sharpened pencil - pencil in the air, to pick up something that fell on the ground - point to it, a tissue - hand over nose, bathroom if it's an emergency - bathroom signal
What should you ask yourself when doing editing tasks?
Does it look right?
Does it sound right?
Why should you have confidence in yourself?
It will help you do better!
What should you do when you see a table match?
Star it and complete it at the end. (They take a lot of time and only count for one question.)
How do you complete Part A/Part B questions?
You circle the important words in your answer in Part A and connect the important words in Part B answers so that you can find a match.
What happens if you talk or make a noise during testing?
You will be kicked out and your test will be invalidated
How can you prove your answer?
Circle what is making it write or wrong, find and label evidence, and write where the evidence was found in the text.