Test Prep Strategies
What should you do the morning
of the test?
-Eat Breakfast!
-Get to the test early to eliminate any
stress of arriving late
What are the dates of the ELA test?
Apr 2-3
What are the dates of the math test?
May 1-2
Name one strategy that helps you find the best answer on a Multiple Choice question
- Go back to the text for evidence
- Read/annotate the question
- Eliminate obvious wrong answers (Slash the Trash)
What the difference between a Short Response and Extended Response question?
A short response is a paragraph and worth 2 points. An extended response is an essay and worth 4 points.
Name one strategy to help you on multiple choice questions.
Solve it yourself
Use estimation to check your answer
Solve in 2 ways
What should you do if you feel your stress level increasing during a test?
-Take a minute to consciously relax.
-Use stress reduction techniques like deep breathing, muscle relaxation, stretching
-Use positive affirmations like “I’m smart, I’ve studied, and I can do this.”
What are the thinking job questions for fiction and nonfiction?
Thinking Job questions
Fiction: What is the lesson learned?
Nonfiction: What is the author trying to teach me? What is the POV?
Name 2 steps in the problem solving process (when solving multi-step problems)
Visualize/sketch a pic
Create a number sentence to match the story
Jot down what you know/don't know
Annotate the question
Use estimation/inverse operation to check your work