Getting Ready For The STAAR
On the morning of the STAAR Test, what should you make sure to do so that you are ready for testing?
Get to school on time and eat a healthy breakfast
Can you talk to other students once the STAAR Test has begun?
No, you should focus on your test and do your best
How many times should you read a passage?
2-3 times
What college did Mrs. K attend?
Panola College & UT Tyler
What day(s) will you be taking the STAAR Test?
Tuesday April 25, 2023
If you don't understand the directions, what should you do?
Raise your hand and ask the test administrator
If you are finished early, what can you do?
Go back and revise your STAAR Test.
Reread the questions and unless you see new information you didn’t have when you made your first choice, DON’T CHANGE YOUR ANSWERS.
What is Mrs. K's favorite passtime?
Spending Time With Family... especially Gideon!
What things can you avoid to go to sleep early?
Technology use (cell phones, computers, game consoles, T.V)
If you are stuck and overthinking, what should you do?
flag it and move on, then come back to it
Can you skip questions?
Yes, but make sure you mark it so that you remember to go back to it.
What is Mrs. K's favorite candy?
Anything chocolate but especially Milky Way Candy Bars
What can you do to overcome anxiety?
Take a deep breath and remember that this test does not define you. All you can do is your best; this test does not matter in the long run.
If you're not sure what a question is asking, what can you do?
Reread the question and look for context clues
When taking the STAAR Test, what should you provide as evidence of your answer?
Text Evidence
If Mrs. K were in Harry Potter, which house would she belong to?
Ravenclaw
How many hours of sleep should you get every day, especially on the day of the STAAR Test?
At least 8 hours
Should you guess on the STAAR Test?
No, always try to eliminate at least one obvious wrong answer and make an educated guess.
How do you respond to an Open-ended Response question?
RACER- Restate and Answer the question, provide text evidence, Explain how the evidence answers the question, and Review for Write Rights!
When is Mrs. K's Birthday?
May 8