Preparing for the tests
Tips during the test
Testing Rules-Part 1
Growth Mindset
100
How many hours of sleep should I get the day before a test?
10-12 hours of sleep (9-12 years old)
100
You have 5 questions left. You only have 2 minutes left to complete the test.
What do you do?
Work a little faster but make sure you are reading the questions as best as you can. Do not leave an answer blank, even if you have to guess or didn't get a chance to read it.
100
You will be able to have the following on your desk during the test:
Only your testing ticket, pencil or pen, and scratch paper may be on your desk during testing.
True or False?
True.
100
Instead of telling yourself "I'll never get it right."
You can say "_________________."
"I've got to figure out where I went wrong and try again." (answer may vary).
200
On the day of the test, what should you do before you leave home?
Eat a healthy breakfast.
200
You are not sure which choice is the best answer. What do you do?
Process of elimination. Eliminate answers that you think are wrong first. Reread the question again. If you are still not sure of the answer, skip the question and go back to it at the end.
200
Your testing ticket will show your name, the name of your grade and test. You will also have an username and password on your testing ticket.
True or False?
True.
200
Why is it important to have a growth mindset instead of a fixed mindset during a test?
If you have a fixed mindset, then more than likely you will not perform as well on the test. With a growth mindset, you are trying your very best and having a positive attitude about the test. You will also do better on the test with a growth mindset! (answer may vary).
300
If you can't sleep the night before the test, it is okay to play a video game instead of sleeping.
True or False. Why?
False. You need your sleep. Shut off all of your electronics 3 hours before you go to bed. Instead, read a book or listen to calming music.
300
You come to a question that has a reading passage. What should you do first?
Read the questions before you read the passage. As you read the passage, look for the answers to the question as you read the passage.
300
Q1: How many tests will you be taking?
Q2: What subjects will you be tested in?
3 tests total (3rd & 4th grade)
4 tests total (5th & 6th grade)
300
Instead of saying "I don't want to fail."
I can say "_________________."
I can say "it looks difficult but I'll try my best." (answers may vary).
400
Your teacher is giving you directions on the test. What should you be doing?
Sitting quietly and looking at the teacher. You are listening to the directions.
400
You just got finished with the test early. What do you do?
Go back and reread the questions and answers. Make necessary changes or if you are still not sure, take your best guess. Never leave an answer blank.
400
Your teacher has just announced the following: "Stop testing. Testing time has now ended. Submit the test. I will now collect your materials."
If you have not answered all of the questions, you can keep working.
True or False?
False.
When your teacher has announced the testing period has ended, you need to submit your test and sit quietly until your teacher collects materials.
400
What type of mindset is this?
"I'm not a good test taker. I will probably do really bad."
Fixed mindset
500
In the months and even weeks before the test, how can you prepare?
-Keep up on all assignments and class work
-Take notes
-Ask questions if you are unsure of something in class
500
Why is it important to pace yourself on a test?
If you take too long on a test, you may not finish the test. However, if you move to fast on a test, you could get multiple questions wrong.
500
If you have a question about the directions on the test, it is okay to raise your hand.
True or False.
True.
Your teacher can go over the directions with you again. However, your teacher cannot help you with the answer to a question.
500
Instead of saying "this is too hard."
I can say "________________."
"This may require some effort." (answers may vary).