Are You Ready?
If you are in 4th grade, you have to take the Science PSSA?
False. You will not take the Science PSSA until 5th grade.
This strategy has to do with sleep, eating healthy and showing up on time.
Being ready for the test.
What test are we taking first?
ELA
What 2 things can you do if you finish your ELA test early (before the testing period ends)?
Sit silently or read non-content related material.
When does the testing window end?
At the end of the day, but you can also have as much time as you need
Why should I eat breakfast on the day of testing?
Brain can function the best it can.
If I do not know an answer, I should leave it blank.
True or False. If you are stuck, mark it so that you can come back to it later. Don't let a difficult question stop you from moving forward. If you get frustrated or confused, skip the question to save it for later. If you go back and are still stuck. Take your best guess
What is the strategy of reading all the options and removing the ones that don’t make sense?
Eliminating answers
On which days of the week will the ELA PSSA be?
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
How much time do you have to take the ELA PSSA?
As much as you need
What is the purpose of the PSSA?
This measures student achievement of the state standards and concepts that are taught in schools.
What is one thing you can do to make sure you are not rushed in the morning?
Set an alarm
The PSSA stands for the Pennsylvania State System of Assessment.
True
What is the strategy of using the words around an unknown word to help you figure it out?
Context clues
How many sections does the ELA test have?
3
What electronics are allowed in the testing window?
None.
Who takes the PSSA?
Students in grades 3-8 in the state of Pennsylvania.
Name 3 things you can do to help with any anxiety and stress during the test?
Take deep breaths, roll my shoulders, relax my grip on my pencil, pause and take a quick break
Drinking more water (than normal) is a great idea right before testing.
False. You don't want to have to worry about going to the bathroom. (But also, you can go to the bathroom as often as you want to.)
What are the 2 tools you can use to remember important details in the reading section of the test?
Use highlighter or use sticky notes
How many days will you have to do multiple choice questions during the test?
Who will you take the PSSA with?
The teacher assigned to be your proctor.
What are some reasons why students should take the PSSA test as best as they can?
Answers will vary.
True/False; You should always read the passage first and answer choices second.
False. Look at the questions first, then read the paragraph so you know what you are looking for.
What can you do if you're feeling stressed or anxious?
1) Tense and then relax your muscles 2)Do some deep breathing
How many days will you have "writing tasks" for the PSSAs?
What strategy should you use to answer short answer questions?
R.A.C.E.
How many total questions are on the PSSA?
49 ELA
52 Math