Testing Tips!
If you get stuck on a question for a long time, what should you do so you do not waste too much time?
Flag it and move on! Go do the easy ones first to build your confidence, then come back later!
If you see a picture with 3 rows of 5 stars, what multiplication sentence can you use to find the total?
3 X 5 = 15
The Human Body: Which system in your body acts like a "framework" to hold you up and protect your organs?
The Skeletal System (Bonus: The ribs protect the heart and lungs!)
How many hours of sleep should a 3rd grade "brain-athlete" get the night before the KSA?
9 to 11 hours. Sleep is when your brain "saves" everything you learned in class!
Text Features: If you are reading a nonfiction book and want to find the definition of a bold word, what part of the book do you look in?
The Glossary
If you see two answers that are definitely wrong what should you do to them?
Cross them out! (On the KSA, this is the "Answer Eliminator" tool). It makes your final choice much easier.
Round to the 428 to the nearest hundred.
400
Animal Classification: This type of vertebrate has hair or fur, is warm-blooded, and feeds its babies milk. What is it?
Mammals
Why is eating "brain food" like yogurt, fruit, or toast better than eating a candy bar for breakfast?
Steady Energy! Sugary snacks give you a "rush" and then a "crash" that makes you sleepy. Brain foods give you energy that lasts the whole test!
Comparing Stories: When you look for how two stories are the same, are you "Comparing" or "Contrasting"?
Comparing. (Contrasting is looking for how they are different!)
Before you read a big, long story, what should you look at first to help your brain get ready?
Read the questions! It’s like having a map before you go on a treasure hunt; you know what to look for.
If a question asks for the "difference," what operation are you going to typically use?
subtraction
Roman Mythology: Who was the King of the Roman Gods who ruled the sky and carried a thunderbolt?
Jupiter
Why is it a good idea to wear layers (like a t-shirt with a hoodie over it) on test day?
Classrooms can be cold! If you are shivering, it's hard to focus on your work!
What type of character trait shows how a person looks on the outside?
External Trait
If the question has a SQUARE bubbles instead of round to choose from what does this mean?
You will choose MORE THAN ONE correct answer.
How do you find the Area of a rectangle if you know the length and the width?
Multiply Length x width!!
Astronomy: Which "Red Planet" did we learn about that is the fourth planet from the sun?
Mars
What time must I be at school on testing days?
8:10 (by the time the bell rings)
Cause & Effect: In the sentence, "Because it rained all morning, the soccer game was cancelled," what is the Effect?
The soccer game was cancelled. (The thing that happened because of the rain).
You finished all the questions and there are 10 minutes left. What should you do next?
You "Double-Check." Look at your flagged questions and make sure you didn't accidentally skip a page.
Create an equivalent fraction for 1/2.
Answers Vary
Light & Sound: Does sound travel faster through air or through solid objects (like a wooden door)?
Soild Objects
What is something better you can say to yourself in the mirror the morning of testing?
"I have worked hard all year," or "I am ready to show what I know!"
The brave knight grabbed his shiny shield and ran toward the roaring dragon.
Identify the 2 adjectives in the sentence.
Brave and Shiny