Strategy
Parts
Open Response
Multiple Choice
Materials
100
What is the first thing you should do when you start a section of the test?
Read the questions.
100
The very first part of the test is listening to the ___________ being read.
The directions
100
How many details should be in an open response?
Three
100
You should always be careful to fill you _________ ________ in correctly when you mark your answers.
Bubble sheet
100

What must you use to take MCAS? (be specific)

A computer.

200
To answer multiple choice questions, you might use this process.
The process of elimination
200

Should you look at the questions before reading a passage?  Is there a technique that should be used when reading a passage?

Yes.  You should undeline sections and write down a number that correspond with a question.

200
What should you have between each quote sandwich?
Transitions
200
"In paragraph 7 the author's main purpose is to…" What is the first thing you should do to answer this question?
Go back to paragraph 7
200

Are you allowed to bring a book to MCAS?

Yes.  Once you hand in your device, you may read.

300
This statement might give you some help on the open response.
The purpose/setting statement
300
Open response tests your writing, but multiple choice tests your _________
Reading comprehension
300

When answering an open response what are the three steps you should follow?

1. Answer the question.

2. Provide evidence.

3. Expalin your evidence and connect it to your answer.

300
Why should you always answer a multiple choice question?
You don't get points subtracted if you get it wrong.
300

Can you have your phone or any other electronics on your person during MCAS?

No. They will be collected at the start of the test.

400
To help find the meaning of an unfamiliar word, you might use …
context clues
400
Each part of the MCAS is called a _____________
Session
400
Where should you look if you're having trouble understanding the point of the passage?
Purpose/setting statement
400
The passage is very long and uses a lot of big words. What should I do before I read it to help guide me to what's important?
Read the questions!
400

If you would like extra time, where do you go and how much time do you get?

A designated area, and until the end of the school day.

500
Above all you should never ever __________ if you see a long passage. It's going to be fine.
Panic!
500
What are the names of the four score categories for MCAS?
Advanced, Proficient, Needs Improvement, Warning
500

How long should an open response answer be?

1-2 paragraphs.

500
These questions try to trick you. Give 2 examples of words that show you need to slow down and read the question and all possible answers slowly.
Multiple answers
500

Can you leave once you are done with the test?

No.  Read a book, take a nap, or meditate.

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