Things to Know
ISASP Tools
Testing Tips
Let's Remember
Keep Calm & Carry On!
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Name the ISASP tool(s) you would use to solve this problem.
"Find the area of a circle with a radius of 13."
Formula sheet, then calculator.
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What ISASP tool could you use if you are stuck on a challenging question and want to try it again later?
Click on the bookmark button.
When you want to come back to it, find it in the review tab with a blue flag.
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TRUE or FALSE.
You should use a calculator to check your work, even if you did the work by hand.
TRUE.
It is easy to make simple mistakes and using a calculator to check your work is a good idea!
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What should you eat in the morning before testing?
A good breakfast at home or at school
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What is one strategy to calm your body down before you start the test?
Take a deep breath, sit in silence for a minute, roll your shoulders, tell yourself you can do it!
2
Describe how you would solve a problem where you know there are two right answers?
Look for an option for "All of the Above."
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What do you do if you don't have a calculator to use for the test?
There is a built-in Desmos scientific calculator! 
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TRUE or FALSE.
Drawing a picture or model is a good way to make sense of a question.
TRUE. This is always a good idea to start with!
2
What are some ways to prepare the night before?
Possible Answers:
Get plenty of rest
Have your chromebook charged and ready
Have a calculator ready
Review your schedule and know what to expect
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Getting a good night’s sleep before test day helps your brain do this better.
Stay Calm or Concentrate
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What is one way you can make sure you FULLY understand what the question is asking?
Re-read the question, write down important information, write down the question, etc.
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What can you use this tool for?
Answer eliminator:
To cross out answers that you know are for sure not correct!
3
TRUE or FALSE.
Having a positive attitude will help me through the ISASP.
TRUE.
Positive thinking has been shown to enhance creativity, focus, problem-solving skills, and overall mental productivity!
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You might see questions you haven't learned yet, that okay. What should you do?
Choose the best answer and move on
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Reading directions carefully helps you avoid making these kinds of mistakes.
Careless or silly mistakes
4
Taking the ISASP helps with:
A) preparing for college and career
B) open doors to advanced and dual credit courses
C) knowing how your scores compare to others across the state
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
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Where can you find the formula sheet?
BONUS: How can this help you on the test?
In the "Exhibits" folder on the right side or top of the screen.
If you can not remember the formula (circles, area, perimeter, conversions, volume, etc.) you can look it up in the formula sheet!
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TRUE or FALSE.
I should submit the test as soon as I finish the last question.
FALSE.
Go back and check our work. Make sure you have answered every question.
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Consuming large doses of _____________ can increase your level of stress and text anxiety and should be avoid.
Caffeine and Junk Food/Sugar
4
What is one way I can move my body without my classmates noticing?
Roll my shoulders, squeeze my hands, lift my feet off the floor.
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How much time do you have for each ISASP test?
ISASP is not timed
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What tool do you use to mark important parts of the questions or passages?
Highlighter tool
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TRUE or FALSE
You should never read all the answer choices.
False
Read through all the choices before making your selection
5
Name two strategies you could try if you get stuck on a question in order to problem-solve through it.
Draw a picture.
Make a table.
Break it down.
Make a model.
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Thinking “I can do this!” instead of “I’m going to fail” is an example of this kind of positive thinking.
Positive self-talk