What would you do??
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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.
1
What should you do the night before the ISASP to be successful?
Get a good night's sleep!! Rest your brain so it is ready to do your very best!
1
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.
2
Describe how you would solve this problem. (BONUS POINTS FOR SOLVING).
Answers vary.
Bonus Points: C. 30%
2
What calculator can you use on the ISASP? Be specific!!!
There is a built-in Desmos scientific calculator! 
2
TRUE or FALSE.
If you do not know an answer right away, the best thing to do is to just guess and move on.
FALSE.
Bookmark this question and come back to it later! Then try a strategy to help you narrow down your choices.
2
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!
3
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.
3
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.
If you have tried multiple strategies and still are not sure of the correct answer, you should make an educated guess instead of leaving it blank.
TRUE. There is no penalty on the math ISASP for guessing.
3
What is something you can do if you start to feel overwhelmed and frustrated?
Answers vary.
(Take a short mental break, bookmark and come back to it later, deep breath, try a new strategy, etc.)
4
Where can you find the formula sheet?
BONUS: How can this help you on the test?
In the "Exhibits" folder on the right side 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!
4
TRUE or FALSE.
You should try to solve the problem on your own first, before looking at the multiple-choice answers.
TRUE.
Solve first by yourself, then the choices on the test won't throw you off or trick you.
4
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!
5
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!
6
TRUE or FALSE.
Before I choose an answer for a multiple-choice question, I should read all the answer choices and eliminate the answers I know can not be correct.
TRUE!
6
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.