'Twas the night before testing
What should you do the night before the test to make sure you are well rested?
Get a good night's sleep. Go to bed on time, or even early!
What about taking test do some students get nervous about?
I feel a lot of pressure to do well.
The tests are hard.
They are long.
Class placement is based on test scores.
What should you do when your teacher is reading the directions for iReady?
Be silent, and pay attention. Read the directions silently to yourself as he or she reads.
If you are completed with the active section of the test, and there is still time, what should you do?
Go back and check that you have filled in all the answer bubbles.
Go back and check the questions that you were uncertain about.
What month is spring break in?
April!
Why should you avoid drama with your friends, solve or set aside any problems before the test?
Because you should have a clear mind, ready for concentrating on the test!
What can one do if they are feeling test anxiety?
Be prepared, so that you feel ready more than nervous.
Take a deep breath, and assure yourself, "you got this!"
Skip the question you are anxious about, and come back to it later.
If a question has four answer options (A, B, C, and D), how many answer options do you need to read?
All four! Always choose the best answer after reading all the choices.
Should you use scratch paper if you are struggling with a question?
Of course!
What test do we take once a year?
SC Ready
Eating a healthy breakfast the morning before the test is a great idea as it provides fuel to the brain.
Name three healthy breakfast foods.
Oatmeal, eggs and bacon or sausage, cereal, granola and yogurt, fruit, bagel and cream cheese, granola bar, small breakfast burrito, milk
What are some physical symptoms of test anxiety?
Shortness of breath, headache, stomach ache, racing heartbeat, negative self-talk.
What should you do when you are positive that an answer choice is absolutely incorrect?
Eliminate the wrong answer
Cross it out (slash the trash!)
How can you keep track of important information in a reading passage? (Example: main idea, supporting facts)
Underline or highlight the important parts. Take notes. Remember you can write in the book!
Who are the ACC regular season Champs?
UNC - Go Heels!
Why is it important to be on time for school during iReady?
So that you can begin the test with your class, and not have to retest on a make-up day.
When a deep breath is needed, how is a "correct" deep breath taken?
Breath in through your nose, slowly breathe out through your mouth.
What should you do if you get down to two choices that could be correct?
Go back to the problem or passage to review the question, then make your best guess.
What should you do if your hand starts to hurt from bubbling answers on your answer sheet?
Take a short break. Put your pencil down and wiggle your fingers. Do not wave your arms around!
Who has the power to make us succeed or fail?
We have the power within ourselves!
If you are often late to school, what is an easy strategy to make sure you get to school on time during the
iReady?
Set your alarm 10 - 30 minutes earlier. Leave your house sooner.
What should one do if they are feeling sleepy or less alert than they should be?
Sit up straight, change your position
Stretch your arms
Open your eyes wide open
What is critically important when taking an online test?
Review and make sure that you answered all questions.
Why should you skip questions that you are having a really hard time with?
Those questions can make you feel frustrated. You may be spending too much time trying to answer it. Skip it, and return later. Perhaps other questions have made answering this one easier, or choose your best guess, and spend more time on the questions you do know how to answer.
Who is ready to take their iReady Test tomorrow!?
Everyone!!