'Twas the Night (and Morning) Before Testing
Testing 1 2 3 Part 1
Testing 1 2 3
Part 2
Testing 1 2 3
Part 3
Randomness!!
100
When should you go to bed?
a little earlier than normal
100
You've heard the directions a million times, why listen to them again?
It's been a while since you've heard them; something might be different.
100
What kinds of words do you need to pay special attention to in the questions?
not, never, always
100
Why should you pay attention to the time?
so you can pace yourself and take your time
100
Why read the title, headings, and subheadings?
Titles can give you an idea of the main idea. Headings and subheadings help organize the information and can help you find answers.
200
What should you do if you're often running late in the mornings?
set alarm at least 10 minutes earlier
200
What is the first thing you should do when you start each passage in the reading test?
Read the questions. On the side, write what they want to know. Do NOT read the answer choices.
200
What if you can't find evidence of a correct answer?
Find out why answer choices are wrong.
200
What should you do to other students taking the test?
Ignore them.
200
What should you do after finishing the questions for a passage?
Give your brain a short break. Do finger exercises.
300
What if your having friend/family problems the day before the test?
Solve them so they don't distract you.
300
About how much time should you spend on each passage?
at least 10 minutes
300
Where should you put your answers?
in the book and on the answer sheet
300
What should you do if you finish early?
Check your answers. Make sure that what you have on your answer sheet matches what you have on your test.
300
Which have we done more this year: nonfiction articles or Books of the Month?
non-fiction articles (8)
400
What should you eat for breakfast?
Nothing weird. Something that will take your mind off your tummy. Peanut butter on toast.
400
What can you do that will help you focus on the text and remember what you've read?
ANNOTATE: at least one response per paragraph
400
What are two things you should not do if you can't figure out an answer?
make a wild guess leave it blank
400
What is the best thing you can do during the break?
Get up and move! Get your blood moving so that you can think better.
400
How many days did we miss for snow in February?
seven
500
What should you say to yourself often the evening and the morning of the test?
(positive thoughts)
500
Why are you not expected to get every answer correct?
Some questions are designed to challenge the limits of your knowledge at grade levels above your own.
500
What should you do if you feel yourself getting frustrated because you can't figure out an answer?
Mark it and move on. Make sure you come back to it before going on to another selection.
500
What is the worst thing you can do during the break?
lay down on your desk
500
What is Ms. Griffith's favorite rule?
Make smart choices.
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