PSSA STUFF
Which grades take the PSSA?
Grades 3rd-8th
What is the difference between a noun and an action verb?
A noun is a person, place, thing, animal, or idea. A verb is a word used to describe an action
What are the four main math operations that you use to solve a problem?
The four main math operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
What is the best response: Each night before the test, I should go to bed EARLY or LATE?
The best response would be Early
Who is the Dean and Assistant Dean of the Lovely Lower School?
Bro. Martinez is the Dean of the Lovely Lower School.
Bro. Dray is assistant dean
What are the two main subjects tested on the PSSA?
The two main subjects are ELA/reading and math
What genre of stories are based on imagination rather than facts?
The genre of stories that are based on imagination rather than facts is fiction
What does the C.U.B.E.S Strategy stand for?
The CUBES Strategy stands for
C-circle key numbers
U- underline the question or task
B- box math action words
E-evaluate which steps to take
S-solve and check
What is first step you take before you begin the test (after the teacher says "START")?
The first step we take is to read the directions first
Name 3 people that you can talk to if you're feeling discouraged.
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In what state is the PSSA administered (or given)?
The state that the PSSA is administered in is Pennsylvania
What is the type of story (genre) that tells a person's life written by another person?
The type of story that tells a person's life written by another person is called a biography
What do you call the top and bottom part of a fraction?
Numerator and Denominator
What does R.A.C.E.S stand for? When should you use R.A.C.E.S?
RACES stands for
R- restate the question
A- answer the question
C- cite evidence from the text
E- explain your evidence / elaborate
S- sum it up and check your work
You should use R.A.C.E.S when you are completing a constructed response/ text dependent analysis
What comes next in this song?
"twin, where have you been? "
"nobody knows me like you do nobody gon' love me quite like you, can't even deny it etc
What does the abbreviation "PSSA" stand for?
The abbreviation PSSA stands for Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
What type of figurative language is this: An object or abstract idea that is given human qualities or human force.... (For example: "flowers dances about the lawn")
Personification
Solve the following problem:
Alex had 33 coins in his collection. He found 4 coins in his house and gave Bill 8 coins. How many coins does Alex have now?
29 coins left
Why is it important to take your time on the test? Give an example
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What is the principle and virtue of the month? define them both
Nia- purpose
Righteousness - being morally right or justifiable