Reminders
Experts recommend doing this the night before a test to help with focus, memory, and performance.
What is a get a good night's sleep?
Having this helps you organize your work, especially for writing responses or graphing questions.
What is scrap paper and/or grid paper?
Third, fourth, and fifth graders will be assessed on ELA and math, but this grade will also be tested on science.
What is fifth grade?
Doing this in the morning before a test can improve concentration and give you energy to do your best.
What is eating a healthy breakfast?
True or false: You should just skim over any text or word problem to save time.
What is false?
Even if you’re unsure, it’s better to make a smart guess than to do this.
What is leave a question blank?
Doing this ensures you’re calm, settled, and ready to go before the test begins.
What is arriving on time?
These students don’t get to use calculators on the test, but the grades above them do.
Who are 3rd graders?
For short answer questions, you should always do this to make sure your response is clear and complete.
What is write in complete sentences?
To avoid distractions or disqualification, it’s best to leave these electronic items at home or in a secure location.
What are cell phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices?
Before turning in your test, it’s important to do this to ensure you do this.
What is go back and check over your answers in the section you are working?
Using your neatest handwriting or clearest typing helps make sure this can happen to your answers.
What is getting them scored?
Keeping this kind of mindset on test day can help reduce anxiety and boost confidence.
To understand the question or passage better, it’s helpful to do this before answering.
What is read and annotate the text with a pencil and/or highlighter?
To organize your thoughts and responses, it’s helpful to do this for short responses and TDAs.
What is complete a graphic organizer?