True or False
TCAP testing will last 2 weeks.
True AND False. We will take TCAP over a span of two weeks but it will not be every day.
Name 2 ways to feel your best before beginning your test?
Breakfast
A good night's rest
Arriving to school on time
Limiting distractions
Having a positive attitude
Will you sit in the same place every day for testing?
Yes! This helps the adults make sure that we get the right materials to you.
Are you allowed to take mindful breaths during testing?
Yes, absolutely! Practice a few of your favorites before the test, so that you can be ready if you need to take a breath during testing.
Mindful Breathing
Star breaths, box breathing - any type that fills your lungs with air and lets it out slow. Let's try!
TCAP testing will be on the computer
FALSE. The test is pencil and paper (You can have scratch paper as well!)
If you are stuck on a question, is it okay to skip it and keep working?
Students should bubble their best guess on the answer sheet so they don't end up bubbling in the wrong place. Bubble your best guess, mark it in the book, and come back to it if there is extra time.
Will the TCAP cover materials that I haven't learned yet?
TCAP is a review of your year and so the items that are covered on the TCAP should be topics or ideas that you are familiar with
If the other students who are testing with you seem to be working more quickly, it helps to tell yourself _____________
That everyone works at their own pace. Don't try and hurry to keep up with someone else.
Small Stretches
If your body starts to ache from sitting for too long, try small stretches. What are some you can do at your table during testing?
You can ask a question about the directions
TRUE
Can I take notes in my test booklet?
Yes, absolutely! In fact taking notes or underlining main ideas is a great strategy- especially during reading passages!
Are the middle and high school students also taking the TCAP tests?
Yes!
True or False? Having negative thoughts like "I can't do this" or "This is too hard" means is an example of growth mindset.
FALSE! A growth mindset encourages you to keep trying
Positive Self Talk
What are some examples of things we can say in our head to keep up our confidence during testing?
True or False: Students will be able to get up in the middle of the test to eat or drink.
FALSE. Students are asked to work the entire time without getting up. The adults will tell you when there is a bathroom break time. Do your best not to go during the test.
Should you read every answer choice, even if you want to choose the first or second answer?
Yes, make sure that you can mark out all of the other answers in the test booklet to ensure that you haven't accidently looked over something
There are three main areas that are covered on the TN Ready. Science, ELA, and ___________
MATH
When you feel stressed about a test? What is one thing you can remind yourself of?
Many answers!
One important one is: that tests don’t measure kindness, creativity, compassion, humor, and more!
Relaxing an Anxious Body
When we're anxious or focusing hard, sometimes we need to let go of the tension in our bodies. Let's practice muscle relaxing!
The longest test you will take is 90 minutes
TRUE. But no worries, it's about the same time as an average little league baseball game or watching 3 episodes of your favorite Netflix show :)
What is the best thing to do if you finish and have extra time left?
Go back and recheck your work!!
True or False: I can ask for more time on the test if I need it.
True! When the teacher asks if anyone needs extra time towards the end of the exam, students can raise their hand to ask for more time.
If you feel upset or worried about a test, who can you talk to?
Any of your trusted adults :)
Your parents or caregivers at home, your teachers, Mrs. Callaway, etc.
Let's Prep!
What are you going to do on the morning of? Let's make a plan!