Before the PARCC
What is one thing you can do the night before to be ready for the test?
Get a good night sleep.
What should you do if you have a question during the test?
Raise your hand.
What is a tool you can use on the PARCC to help you remember important information in the story or article?
The highlighter or the note-taker
Should you have anything from home with you during the test? Ex: Water, cell phone, toys
No! You are not allowed to have anything with you or in your pocket during testing!!
What should you do before school on testing days?
Eat a healthy breakfast.
What are two ways your teacher will know if you are putting your best effort into your test?
There are many answers to this such as:
You are taking your time.
You are staying focused.
What is a strategy you can use when you do not know the answer?
Cross out the answers you know are not correct.
When should you click on the work SUBMIT?
DO NOT click submit until the very end of the testing session! Your teacher will tell you to press submit when the time is up. Once you press submit, you can never go back to that session.
What time should you get to school?
8:50 to be in the classroom on time!
How will your teacher know if you are focused on your work?
You are quiet, looking at the screen and using your scrap paper for the right purpose. (not drawing pictures)
What can you do to make sure you are answering the essay questions correctly?
Read the question carefully, pull out the important vocabulary and restate the question in your answer.
What can you do if you finish the test before time is up?
Work on making your essay better! Look back through all your answers. Reread the stories.
What should you do when you get to the classroom on the days of testing?
Get unpacked, stay calm, don't stress out, and focus!
What should you do if you get to a question and you don't remember the answer from the story or article?
Go back into the story and use the tool to highlight the answer.
What can you use to help you answer an written response or open ended question?
The other questions about the article or story.
What should you keep track of the entire time you are taking the test?
The questions you have answered!
How long do you have to take the test?
Unlimited time!
What should you do while the teacher is reading the directions?
Listen carefully and ask questions about anything you are unsure of!
What can you do if you are stuck on a question?
Skip it and go back to it!
How will your teachers feel if you put in your best effort and stay focused for the entire testing period?
Very very proud!! :)