Testing Strategies
What should you do the night before the test?
Go to bed on time and get a good night's rest
What tests can you listen to?
Science, Writing, Math
What is fictional text?
imaginative or make-believe stories
What is non-fiction text?
Not fake, or true text
Are you allowed to use a dictionary on the reading test??
No
What should you do the morning of the test? 2 answers
Eat a good breakfast and get to school on time
What can you use the highlighter tool for?
Answers vary: find main ideas, highlight text evidence,
What graphic organizer do you use to take notes about fictional text?
Story Map
What graphic organizer do you use to take notes about non-fiction text?
main idea and supporting details
Where should you look when asked what a word means on the test?
Context, in the text, the sentences before and after
What are 3 things you can do if you are nervous before or during testing?
Answers vary
Examples: Eat a snack, deep breath, take a break
Where are the extra tools located to help you?
Click on the person icon in the upper right corner
Name the parts to a story map
Main Characters, Setting, Beginning, Middle, End, theme
What are the two parts of the main idea?
Most important who or what (topic) AND most important information about the who or what
If you have reviewed the context and still don't know, what are two strategies you can use?
Cross off incorrect answers
Put each definition in the text to see which one makes sense
Use morphology and break the word apart
What should you do with weird questions?
Bookmark them and double check you have followed directions and your answers are what you meant to say
What is one tool you can use to help when you start feeling tired or overwhelmed while testing?
background changer, text line reader
How do we know who the main character(s) are?
Title, they appear in the whole story, they have a lot of dialogue
What can you use to help you figure out the meaning of words you don't know?
Context Clues
Maria tiptoed into the room, trying not to wake her baby brother. The floor creaked loudly, and she froze in place. Slowly, she took another careful step. Her movements were cautious and quiet. She finally reached the door and slipped बाहर without a sound.
What does the word cautious most nearly mean?
A. careless
B. slow and careful
C. noisy
D. excited
B
What should you do if you aren't sure how to answer a question?
Refer to the text, bookmark it and come back
Which tool will be most helpful when taking the math test and why?
Answers will vary
What is the first thing you should do before answering any questions on any part of the reading test?
Read the entire text at least twice
What should you do before answering a question if the question is referencing specific paragraphs from the text?
Go back and re-read that section
During the storm, the lights suddenly went out. The house was completely dark, and the wind howled outside. After a few minutes, the power returned, and the lights flickered back on. Everyone felt relieved. The storm slowly passed.
Which meaning of the word power is used in this passage?
A. strength
B. electricity
C. control
D. energy from food
B
What should you do before starting the math test?
Make a multiplication chart and Brain Dump!
Name 3 tools available to help support you while testing.
Text to speech, highlighter, bookmark, notepad, answer hider, text line reader
What is the setting?
time and place
How do you know if something is a supporting detail?
It directly supports the main idea. There is a clear and direct link.
Jamal opened the old book and noticed the fragile pages. They crumbled slightly at the edges when he touched them. He handled the book gently so it would not fall apart. The cover was worn, and the pages were yellow with age. It was clear the book was very old.
What does the word fragile most nearly mean?
A. strong
B. heavy
C. easily broken
D. colorful
C
How many times should you solve each math problem?
At least twice
When should you look to see what tools are available to help you?
Before you start testing.
What are the three most common types of POV in fictional text, and define each one.
Hint: Not #2
First person: narrator is a character in the story
Third limited: narrator is not a character but only follows one character
Third Omniscient: narrator is not a character and follows 2 or more characters
How do you know if text is non-fiction?
real people, real places, headings, science references, names, dates are real events actually happened.
The desert was barren and dry. No plants grew in the cracked soil, and the sun beat down without mercy. Even the animals stayed hidden during the hottest parts of the day. It was a place where very little could survive. Travelers often avoided crossing it.
What does the word barren most nearly mean?
A. full of life
B. empty and lifeless
C. cold and snowy
D. crowded
B