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.
What's a strategy to try when you're feeling overwhelmed during the test?
Belly breaths, etc.
Should you bring toys to school to play with after you finish your test?
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!!!!!!
Is it important to try your best even if you aren't confident in your answers?
Absolutely!
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.
True or False: As long as I try hard on the first passage of the reading test, I can click random answers after all the other passages.
FALSE!
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.
Is there any reward for finishing your test before anyone else?
No! You will be very bored if you finish too early.
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.
Do the results of this test change your value as a person?
Absolutely not. You are GOOD kids--no matter what your scores are. Just take pride in your abilities and do the best you can. You got this!