Before the Test
This is the best thing to do the night before a big test so your brain feels rested and ready.
What is getting a good night’s sleep?
Can your teacher help you read questions or give you hints during the test?
❌ Answer: What is no, teachers can't help at all during the test?
What should you do with your Chromebook or testing device after the test?
💻 Answer: What is close it and wait quietly?
Why do we take the NM-MSSA test?
🎯 Answer: What is to show what we’ve learned this year?
What can I do to prepare myself for testing?
👉 What is get good sleep, eat breakfast, and stay calm?
This is the most important meal of the day, especially on a test day.
What is eating a healthy breakfast?
If you finish early, what can you do while others are still testing?
📖😴 Answer: What is read quietly or put your head down?
Can you talk to your friends right after you finish, even if they’re still testing?
🤫 Answer: What is no, you stay silent until everyone is done?
Who uses our test scores to help us learn better?
🧑🏫 Answer: What is our teachers and school?
What happens if I get nervous right before the test begins?
Close your eyes and take some big deep breaths.
You should bring this to your test if you want to stay hydrated without leaving your seat.
💧 Answer: What is a water bottle?
Can you talk to your friends during the test?
🤐 Answer: What is no, you must stay silent the whole time?
If you need to use the restroom after the test, what should you do?
🚻 Answer: What is raise your hand and wait for permission?
What subjects are we tested on?
📚 Answer: What is reading, writing, and math?
Is the test going to be on my level?
Some questions may be easy and some may be more difficult.
You won’t be allowed to do this during the test, so make sure you do it right before!
🚻 Answer: What is use the restroom?
Once you click “submit,” can you go back and change your answers?
🖱️ Answer: What is no, once you submit, it’s final?
Can you tell other people what was on the test after you finish?
📣 ❌ Answer: What is no, you're not allowed to share test questions?
Can the test show how smart you are in every way?
🧠 Answer: What is no, it shows what you know on that day, not everything about you?
What is the most important thing I need to do on test day?
Listen and follow directions carefully. Take your time and read the questions and answers carefully.
Doing this for a few seconds before the test starts can calm your nerves and help you focus.
😮💨 Answer: What is taking deep breaths?
What could happen if you talk, help someone else, or look at another screen during the test?
🚫 Answer: What is your test might not count or could be flagged?
What should you do if you feel proud of your effort?
🎉 Answer: What is celebrate quietly or tell yourself “I did my best!”?
Who is in control of your effort during the test?
💪 Answer: What is me / the student?
Will I still be able to use my test taking strategies on the computer?
Yes, the online test is set up with all of the tools such as underlining, highlighting and more. You will also be able to go back and review the passage as often as needed.