Before the Test
True or False--should you study the night before STAAR?
False - You should relax the night before STAAR.
True or false--always read directions and listen to your teacher before testing?
True
When can you use the TACOS strategy?
Maps, Charts, Graphs, excerpts
Using these in your writing can make your arguments more convincing and your explanations clearer.
What are "Specific examples or evidence"?
Name a relaxation strategy you can use during testing.
Deep breaths, brain breaks, think calming thoughts.
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before a test?
9-11 hours
This mental state should be maintained throughout the test to enhance performance.
What is "A positive attitude"?
What Does the Strategy RAPP stand for?
R - Restate the question
A - Answer
P - Prove
P - Proofread
How long do students have to take the test?
1 day
Name another relaxation strategy to use.
Tighten and release muscles from head to toe, rub your temples, massage your shoulder or neck.
What kind of meal should you have the morning of the test?
A healthy breakfast
What do you need to do when answering every question?
Prove your answer/show your strategies/work
When writing a Short Constructed Response What Strategy should you use?
RAPP
Describe what your pacing should look like during testing.
Goldlilocks pacing - Not too fast, not too slow ... just right.
True or false...your relaxation strategies should be slow and subtle, not causing anyone else to be distracted.
True
Give examples of a healthy breakfast.
Non-sugary items...instead eat protein, fruits, and grains like oatmeal, yogurt, eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast burrito, bananas, and cheesesticks
For word problems, should you read the questions or the scenario first?
Read the question first.
If you know an answer is wrong, what should you do?
Cross it out so you can focus on the other choices
In reading passages, using these can help you understand unfamiliar words or concepts.
What are "Context clues"?
What should you do when you find yourself losing focus or getting tired?
Take a mini brain break
Describe what you should wear on testing days.
Comfortable clothing
What do you do if you don't know the answer to a question?
Skip it, mark it (highlight key words, reduce answer choices by elimination), flag it, then move on, You cab come back after answering the easier questions.
What does TACOS stand for?
T - Time & Place
A - Action
C - Caption
O - Object
S - Summary
Doing this carefully at the start of each section can prevent misunderstanding the task at hand.
What is "Read the directions"!!?
Describe what positive self-talk is and give an example.
Say positive things to yourself / give yourself a pep talk.
You can say things like "You can do it, you're smart, you've got this!"