Before the Test
The night before the test, you should go to bed _____.
a. At your normal time
b. Not at all
c. Early
d. It doesn't matter what time you go to sleep
c. Early
Should you work on the easier or harder questions first?
Easier. You don't want to spend too much time on the harder questions in the beginning of the test. Pacing is important.
You are allowed to talk if you finish your test before everyone else.
False.
Will milestones scores be used to determine if you can move to the next grade?
Yes
Should you bring your book bag to school on testing days?
No
Review your answers
What should you do if you get stuck on a problem?
Mark the problem and go back to it
What is the minimum lexile score you can have in order to be considered on grade level?
6th grade - 925
7th grade - 970
8th grade - 1010
The morning of the test, you should make sure to ________________________ so that you are energized.
Eat a good breakfast
Is it more effective to study over a long period of time or to cram the information?
Study over a long period of time
If you are unsure about the answer to a question, should you leave it blank?
No. You should make an educated guess.
What score do you have to make on a section to be considered a "proficient learner"?
3
True or False?
Positive and negative thoughts can impact how you perform on the test.
True! Thats why it is important to think positive thoughts.
True or false?
When completing questions that go with a passage, a good strategy is to read the entire passage before looking at the questions.
False. It is a good strategy to read the questions first before reading the passage so that you know what information to look for.
Can you get partial credit on constructed response questions?
Yes, so it's important to at least try!
Which milestones subjects do you have to take for your grade level?
6th & 7th - Math and ELA
8th - Math, ELA, Science, and SS
In order to qualify for the free dress down after testing, how many days of testing can you miss?
None!
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