What is... the amount of sleep you need the night before a test?
100
These should always be erased completely before turning in your answer document.
What are... accidental or stray pencil marks?
100
Sometimes this happens to people's hands when they are nervous so they know they need to relax.
What is... sweat?
100
A technique you can try that can help slow down your heart rate when you are stressed or nervous.
What is... take slow deep breaths?
100
This is important to do with the strategies your teacher has taught you.
What are... show your strategies in your test book?
200
This is the most important thing to do on the morning of the STAAR test.
What is... eat a healthy breakfast?
200
You should do this to make sure you haven't skipped any questions before turning your test in.
What is... look over your answer document carefully?
200
This is what your heart does as your stress level increases.
What is... beats faster or harder?
200
You can do some of these even while staying in your seat to help release stress and keep you alert during the test.
What are... relaxation exercises or stretches?
200
You have 4 hours to complete the STAAR test. If you do this you should be able to finish on time (Hint: it's 2 words and the 2nd word starts with a "f")
What is... stay f_______?
300
This is what makes people scared about STAAR Tests.
What are... thinking bad thoughts about themselves or the test?
300
Something to remember when changing your mind about an answer on your answer document.
What is... erase wrong answer mark completely?
300
Some people report that they feel like they have "_______" in their stomach when they are stressed out.
What are... butterflies?
300
This is when you talk positively to yourself in your head. You might say things like, "I am going to do my best on this test!" or "I can do well on this test because I am ready!"
What is.... positive self-talk?
300
This is best to do if you are getting frustrated with a certain question.
What is... skip it, go to work on the rest of the questions, and come back to it later?
400
Going to bed 30 minutes early so you have time to fall asleep will help make sure this happens the night before the STAAR test.
What is... getting enough sleep for the test?
400
This happens if you leave a question with no answer choice marked on your answer document.
What is... it will be scored as wrong?
400
This is a good strategy if you get nervous during the test and have trouble thinking of the answers.
What is... pause from working for a few moments to relax yourself?
400
This is a type of food that helps people relax.
What are.... carbohydrates (bread) or milk?
400
This is not a strategy that helps find answers, it is only a waste of time.
What is... playing "Eenie Meenie Mineee Moe" or counting how many of each answer you have marked so far?
500
You should make sure your test day meals include some of these types of foods.
What are... high protein foods?
500
This is the way to mark a question so it will automatically be scored as wrong.
What are... leave two answers marked for one question?
500
This is an ingredient in some food and drink that makes people feel more stressed or nervous.
What is... sugar or caffeine?
500
These 2 types of treats (not usually allowed at school) have actually been found to help stimulate your brain and help you stay alert.
What are... peppermints and gum?
500
This is the best strategy to use when you are stuck on a question and can't choose the best answer.
What is... eliminate the wrong answers and then make your choice?