Before the test
After the teacher says you may begin, what should you REALLY begin on your graph paper?
BRAIN DUMP
I am done with my test, what should I do?
Go back to the beginning and check my all my work
How do we compare fractions?
perfect models
ratio table to find a common denominator
short cut
On an input/output table the rule must be what?
the same for the whole table
How can I remember the difference between area and perimeter? What should I draw for those type of questions?
our face/hand movement and draw a model! if it says rectangle then draw a rectangle or if it says square draw a square!
After my brain dump, what else should I do with my scratch paper?
Fold into fours and number the boxes for my questions
After checking my work on all the questions, what should I do?
Raise my hand and let the teacher check. I WILL NOT click submit until my teacher says so.
what strategies do we use for adding and subtracting decimals
stack and line the numbers up, add my zeros, and bring down my decimal.
When measuring an angle on a protractor that does not start on zero...what should I do?
use my sheet protector and count the hops
When do I use the online ruler? and how do I know what side to use?
ONLY ON QUESTIONS THAT SAY USE THE RULER and pay attention if it says cm or inches
What are things I should do at home the night before and the morning of the test?
Go to bed early and get plenty of rest. Eat breakfast and make sure you get to school on time
If I don't know a question what should I do?
mark it for review and come back to it later
If a question is about place what should I draw? what does it look like?
Place value chart
If I divided to get my answer, how do I check my answer?
multiply
If I know the total and have equal groups what operation should I do?
divide
How long do I have to to take the test?
ALL DAY! Do not rush, take your time, take breaks as needed. No one should finish before 10:00!
I used all my scratch paper but I am not done with my test so what should I do?
Raise my hand and ask for more
What does DMSB stand for and when do we use it?
Divide, multiply, subtract, bring down. we use it for division
what can you use to test for 90 degree right angles?
the corner of my scratch paper
If I do not know the total and have equal groups, what operation should I do?
multiply
Name what goes on a brain dump?
multiplication chart
angels, lines
P=I-E profit= income - expenses
DMSB
UPSC
place value chart
What are the only things I can do after I submit?
Read, sleep/put my head down
U- understand
P- Plan, do your magic questions
S- solve with a strategy/model
C- check with the opposite operation
What should I use if i need to check equations or measurement conversion?
STAAR chart
what are all the different angles and their measurements?
acute- less than 90
obtuse- bigger than 90, less than 180
right- exactly 90
straight-90