Tools
Strategies
Rules
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Part 2
100
I can use this tool to make the words on my screen 1.5x to 2.0x times larger.
The Magnifier
100
True or False:
A good test taking strategy is to speed through the test so that you can be the person who finishes first.
False.
Take your time when you are testing. There is no prize for finishing first.
100
Choose one word to make the following statement true:
Your teacher (CAN or CANNOT) help you answer any of the questions on the SBAC assessment.
Your teacher CANNOT help you answer any of the questions on the SBAC assessment
100
To show what is the same and different between two things
What is COMPARE and CONTRAST?
100
Opposite meaning of a word
What is an ANTONYM?
200
I can use this tool to write a note to remind myself about something related to the test.
Sticky Notes
200
True or False:
It's okay to stay up late and watch scary movies the night before you take the SBAC test.
False.
Students should get a full night's sleep and be well rested before taking the SBAC test.
200
Choose one word to make the following statement true:
The SBAC test will include several different types of (QUESTIONS OR CATEGORIES), including multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer response.
The SBAC test will include several different types of QUESTIONS, including multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer response.
200
To put things in order- can be time order or category order
What is SEQUENCE?
200
A word having the same meaning as another word
What is a SYNONYM?
300
I can use this tool to eliminate wrong answers in multiple choice math problems.
The Cross-off Tool
300
True or False:
Eating a healthy breakfast before you take the SBAC test can help your performance on the SBAC test.
True.
Breakfast energizes you for the day. Healthful foods can expand your focus.
300
Choose one word to make the following statement true:
If your log-in ticket has someone else's name on it you should raise your hand to tell the teacher (BEFORE or AFTER) you use it to log-into the test.
If your log-in ticket has someone else's name on it you should raise your hand to tell the teacher BEFORE you use it to log-into the test.
300
Way of looking or thinking of something
What is VIEWPOINT?
300
To find information about a topic, or using a source that has information.
What is RESEARCH?
400
I can use this tool to make sure you don't skip any sentences while reading the text.
The Line Guide
400
True or False:
If I don't immediately know the answer to a question, then I should just randomly guess... I'm feelin' pretty lucky!
False.
If the answer is not immediately obvious, you should take a little bit of time to think it through before you answer. Reread the question and use what you know to determine the best answer.
400
Choose one word to make the following statement true:
To change an answer on your test, use the (POINTER or PROTRACTOR) tool to choose a different answer.
To change an answer on your test, use the POINTER tool to choose a different answer.
400
Guess based on what you read and what you know
What is INFERENCE?
400
A brief, overall summary of what the entire story is about.
What is central idea?
500
This tool allows you to mark a section of text in yellow to indicate important information from the text.
The Highlighter Tool
500
True or False:
You should use the cross-off tool to eliminate answers that you know are not correct.
True
500
Choose one word to make the following statement true:
The (HELP or PAUSE) button contains information designed to assist you with how-to questions you may have about taking the test.
The HELP button contains information designed to assist you with how-to questions you may have about taking the test.
500
To summarize in your own words
What is RETELL?
500
To study very carefully and learn
What is ANALYZE?