Basic Test Taking
Testing Logistics
Multiple Choice Skills
Essay Writing
Miscellaneous
100
Why is it important to eat breakfast before testing?
It keeps your energy up during the test, and you can't snack during the test
100
Which class will you go to for testing?
3rd Period
100
Give an example of a key word that you would box in a multiple choice question.
Analyze, compare, mean, etc
100
What do the letters of RACEE stand for?
Restate Answer Cite evidence Explain End
100
Can I use my own pencil on the test?
Yes!
200
Name one tool (besides calculator) that is available during the Math tests, but not during the Language Arts test
Ruler, protractor
200
Which two days will you eat breakfast in your third period classroom?
Tuesday and Thursday
200
What is a key word in the following question: Name two pieces of evidence that support the meaning of the word oppressive.
Two, evidence, support, meaning, oppressive
200
Why should you plan your writing on the scratch paper before typing your essay response?
Your response will be much more organized, thoughtful, and fully developed if it is planned ahead of time!
200
Can I use my own headphones on the test?
Yes!
300
Why is it a good idea to take your time and slowly go through the test?
Avoid making mistakes from going too fast, missing details in the questions or answers or text.
300
What will you have to turn in before the test?
Electronic devices
300
What does the second part of a Language Arts question usually ask about?
Evidence to support your previous answer.
300
True or False: You cannot ask for more scratch paper
False! You can!
300
What are the papers called that have your username and password printed on them?
Test tickets
400
What should you look for when you read a question or prompt?
Key words or phrases
400
What are the two things you can do when you are completed with the test and other students are still working?
Read a book OR put your head down
400
Why is it important to read questions twice, and carefully?
You don't want to miss important words or clues and get the question wrong for a silly reason!
400
Which paragraph -- introductory or body -- does not need to have textual evidence in it?
Introductory
400
When can you leave the testing rooms once everyone is done with the test?
When Ms. Falter comes over the intercom and says that students may be dismissed to go to their next classes.
500
Name the tool that is available on the Language Arts test but not on the math test
The Notepad (but don't use it! Use your scratch paper!)
500
Name another device besides a cell phone that you would have to turn in before the test
Smart watch, Kindle, small laptop, etc.
500
Can a teacher help you with what certain words in the multiple choice questions mean?
Unfortunately not! Do your best!
500
What do the letters TAG stand for, and in which paragraph do they belong?
Title, Author, Genre, first paragraph (intro paragraph)
500
Which test (Math or Language Arts) has a two-part section during the same test, and it's important to go on to the second part during the test?
Math! Thursday morning!
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