Test Taking Tips
What is the recommendation for studying before a test to avoid last-minute cramming?
Study a little bit each day leading up to the test. Review your notes and any study guides provided by your teacher.
What is the purpose of standardized testing?
-To measure student ability in a fair and consistent manner.
- To collect information regarding student achievement
- To ensure teacher and district accountability in student learning
How can standardized testing help students discover their strengths and weaknesses?
The test results will inform students of their highest scores and lowest scores in each test and subject.
What tool can be used during a test to navigate between questions?
Left and right arrows
In what year did the first standardized test begin in the United States?
1838-1890
Why is it important to get a good night's sleep before a test?
A rested mind can think more clearly and perform better.
Why is standardized testing considered important for teacher and district accountability?
To make sure students are learning and obtaining the skills necessary for a career or college.
Give an example of how testing applies to real-world situations involving problem-solving.
- When to cross the street
- How to follow or change a recipe
- Answers may vary
Which tool helps magnify text for better visibility during a test?
The magnifier
Provide the name of one subject commonly tested on the LEAP 2025 exam.
English Language Arts (ELA)
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Why is it essential to read instructions and questions carefully before starting a test?
To make sure you understand what is being asked of you and how to complete each section of the test.
How do standardized test results contribute to data-driven instruction?
What skill is developed in students when they have to think quickly under pressure during tests?
Critical thinking
Name a tool that allows students to jot down quick notes during a test.
Explain the difference between constructed response and extended response questions.
Constructed response is worth 3 points. Students must fully answer the question (claim) with social studies knowledge or evidence for the text.
Extended Response is worth 8 points. Students must provide a claim, evidence (from text or knowledge) and reasoning.
How should you use process of elimination on the test?
Eliminate answers that are completely incorrect first. Then use evidence and knowledge to eliminate the rest of the answers.
What is one pro supporting standardized testing?
It helps students prepare for college, career, and life.
How does standardized testing support goal setting for students? Give an example of program that the school uses to monitor your progress or goals.
Students set a goal at the beginning of the school year and monitor it throughout the year (test results, IXL, STAR, DCA, benchmarking, etc).
Which tool can be used to mark out incorrect options in multiple-choice questions?
The Cross Out tool (red x)
Identify the key characteristic in questions on a test that are usually bolded.
NOT
MULTIPLE
SELECT TWO/THREE ANSWERS
MOST
LEAST
What strategy can be used to manage time effectively during a test?
Pace yourself during the test to make sure you have enough time to answer all the questions. If you get stuck on a question, skip it and come back to it later. Don't spend too much time on one question.
What is one con against standardized testing?
- Creates anxiety and stress
- Does not always show student learning
Mention one way in which standardized testing contributes to students success in the real-world.
Discovering valuable essential skills that valuable to the real-world (problem-solving)
-Think quickly under pressure.
-Build resilience
-Goal setting and working towards them
-Preparing for a important event
-The value of hard work and dedication,
Identify a tool that assists in performing calculations during a test.
The Calculator
Name two question types that students may encounter on a standardized test.
Multiple Choice
Drag and Drop
Dropdown
Highlight the text
Extended Response
Constructed Response
Multi-Part