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.
How many pieces of scratch paper can you use on the test?
As many as you need. You will be given one piece at a time. Each piece of paper must have your name printed on it and returned to the teacher after the test is completed.
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?
Flag the problem and go back to it
Do you HAVE to work out Math problems on scratch paper?
YES!!!!!! We will be reviewing scratch paper to make sure you are working out your problems!!!!!
What is the lowest Lexile score you can have in order to be considered on grade level?
3rd grade - 520
4th grade - 740
5th grade - 830
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?
You should flag the question and after answering the remainder of the questions, go back to the questions you flagged and try to answer the question.
Should directions be read before answering a question?
YES!!!!! You should ALWAYS read the directions before starting a section.
What grade level will take the Science portion of the Milestones tes?
5th grade
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!
What should you do when you have answered all your questions?
You should check to make sure no questions are flagged and then raise your hand for your teacher to make sure you properly exit the program.
Which milestones subjects do you have to pass for your grade level?
3rd Grade - ELA (will take ELA and Math)
4th Grade isn't REQUIRED to pass the Milestones but your scores will predict the groups you will be placed in next year. (will take ELA and Math)
5th Grade - ELA, Math (will take ELA, Math, and Science)
How many days of testing can you miss?
None!
Outline
Can you ask a teacher to pronounce a word on the test?
NO!!!!!!! The test examiner can only answer a question about technology.
Do you have to finish a section of a test the same day you start it?
Yes - you cannot complete a test the next day. If you start ELA section 2 on Wednesday, you must finish ELA section 2 on Wednesday.
What day do you begin the Milestones test?
April 24th