Strategies
True or False: It is okay to get stuck on a question for a long time.
False. If you are unsure about a question come back to it later.
True or False: You are allowed to have any electronic device including smart watches with you while you take the test.
False! If you have any electronic device (besides medical devices) with you while you test, all the tests in the room will not be scored.
True or False: It isn't important to check my work. I can just submit it.
False!
You need to check your work in case you accidentally click the wrong answer or skipped a question.
What is the name of the tool I can use to bring attention to important words in the question?
Highlighter
What should you do before the test starts to avoid having to pause the test?
Use the restroom before testing begins. This way, you should not have to pause the test and lose any time.
What is a testing strategy that I can use before reading a passage in a reading test?
Reading the Questions First
When should you arrive to school on test day?
A. Early
B. On Time
C. Late
A. Early
It is best to arrive to school early. At least 10-15 mins before school starts in order to have time to use the restroom and prepare to take the test.
What is the first thing you should read when starting the test?
A. Questions.
B. Answers.
C. Passages.
D. Directions.
D. Directions.
This lets you know how the question should be answered.
What is the name of the tool I can use to make the passage or screen larger and easier to see?
Magnifier
Which two tests will give you scratch paper to use?
The writing and the math test will give scratch paper.
What should you do if you feel stuck on a question?
Bookmark/Flag it to come back to it!
What is something you can do to give yourself some encouragement before taking the test?
Tell yourself positive affirmations, try some relaxation methods or deep breathing, etc. (Any acceptable answer).
What does it mean to take your time on the test?
Taking your time means reading through the questions, answers, and passages carefully without rushing and taking time to consider all the answer choices.
It does NOT mean to rush through and choose random answers!
What is the name of the tool that you can use to access additional helpful materials like writing checklists or math formulas?
References
Which of the following is NOT something the highlighter should be used for?
A. Highlighting in the Passage.
B. Highlighting the Answer Choices.
C. Highlighting Key Terms.
D. Highlighting the Question.
B. Highlighting the Answer Choices.
Highlighting should only be used to bring attention to important information in a passage or a question.
What is the testing strategy where you review your answers before submitting?
Checking Your Work!
What type of healthy breakfast should you strive to eat to give your brain power the morning of the test? (You can give an example of specific breakfast items as an acceptable answer as well).
Choose something with protein and whole grains (like eggs, toast, or yogurt).
What should you do if you finish your test early?
Go back and check your work so that you can make sure no questions were skipped or you clicked the wrong answer.
Check your work even if it means you have to go back through the test!
What is the name of the tool that helps you block out unimportant parts of the question?
Masking
What is something you may NOT do when you are finished with your test?
A. Disrupt other Testing Students.
B. Stay Seated in my assigned seat.
C. Stay quiet while other people are testing.
D. Put my head down.
A. Disrupt other Testing Students.
Be respectful of other testing students both in the room and when in the hallways!
What is the testing strategy called where you mark out answers you know are wrong?
Cross-Out or Elimination
About how many hours of sleep should you get the night before the test?
You should aim for about 7-8 hours of sleep.
How can you make sure you have time to answer all questions?
Pace yourself. Keep your time in mind if your test is timed. The teacher in the room will write down the start and end time on the board so you know how much time is left.
What is the name of the tool that is a horizontal line that helps keep track of the line that you are reading?
Line-Guide Tool
Why is it important to read through all answer choices?
To choose the best possible answer. Do not choose answers randomly.