True or false.
I should get a good night's sleep the night before the test.
True!
You will be able to concentrate and think clearly with a good night's sleep.
100
What writing supplies can I use on the OAA?
A. #2 pencil
B. pen
C. highlighter
A.
You should only use a #2 pencil.
100
What is the first thing you do when you begin the reading test?
A. Read the questions and look in the story for the answer
B. Read the story carefully.
C. Count how many sentences are in the story.
B.
You should ALWAYS read through the entire selection before you begin answering the questions.
100
True or false.
I should solve all the math problems in my head.
False.
You should work out the problems even if it is a multiple choice answer.
100
True or false.
There is a prize for the person finished.
FALSE!
Do not rush. Take your time. You have plenty of time to complete the test.
200
What should I do to prepare for the test at home?
A. Retake all the tests I have taken this year as a review
B. Write "I will do well" 100 times.
C. Be confident that my teacher has prepared me well.
C.
You are ready! Your teacher has prepared you well!
200
How do you pick your answer on the test?
A. Circle the answer with your pencil.
B. Put an X in the bubble with your pencil.
C. Fill in the bubble with your pencil.
C.
Be sure to fill in the bubble neatly and completely with a #2 pencil.
200
True or false.
When I am looking in the text for an answer, I should underline the sentence that gives the answer.
True.
When you find the answer in the text, be sure to underline it. It will make it easier to finish answering the question.
200
What math tool is allowed on the math test?
A. calculato
B. ruler
C. 100 chart
B. ruler
You will be allowed to use a special 3rd grade ruler on the OAAs.
200
When I finish the test, I should
A. Shout "I'm done!"
B. Close my book and put my head down.
C. Check my work.
C.
You are not done until you have checked over your test.
300
What should I plan to wear to school for testing?
A. A brand new, fancy outfit.
B. A special testing shirt.
C. Comfortable clothes that I feel good in.
C.
You want to be comfortable when you take a test!
300
True or False.
I can eliminate the answers that I know are wrong.
True.
After you read a question, you can decide which questions are wrong and then, pick the correct answer. However, only mark which answers are wrong by marking to the right of the answer (not by the bubble).
300
When you write a response to a question about a story, you should
A. consider all the information that you know about that topic including things you learned at home.
B. make up your own answer.
C. focus only on the information in the story.
C.
It is important to refer back to the information in the text when you explain your answer.
300
If I am not sure about an answer, I should
A. eliminate answers that I know are wrong for sure.
B. rework the problem.
C. both A and C.
B.
Eliminate the works answer. Then, rework the math to see if you can find the correct answer choice.
300
True or false.
The teacher will check over your booklet and let you know if you missed any questions.
False.
A teacher cannot look over your booklet. If you skip a page in the test, you will miss those questions. The teacher cannot tell you to go back and finish that page. The teacher cannot tell you to look back over your work to fix a mistake.
400
What should you do the morning of the test?
A. Eat a healthy breakfast.
B. Give yourself plenty of time to get ready.
C. Both A & B
C.
Give yourself plenty of time to eat a healthy breakfast, get dressed in comfortable clothes, and get to school on time.
400
When I want to eliminate the questions that I know are wrong, I should
A. draw a line through the answer.
B. put an x off to the right side.
C. put an x in the bubble.
B.
Do not mark anywhere close to the bubble when you are eliminating wrong answers.
400
If there is a graphic organizer in the question, what do I do?
A. Complete all parts of the graphic organizer.
B. Choose one section to complete.
C. Color a picture in the graphic organizer.
A.
Be sure to complete ALL sections of the graphic organizer.
400
If there is a box to solve an answer, I should
A. use only words in the box
B. use pictures, numbers, and words.
C. ignore the box and write anywhere.
B.
Be sure to show your work using words, numbers, and pictures.
400
When you are checking over your work and you find a mistake, you should
A. Erase the answer completely and mark a new answer.
B. Scratch out the wrong answer.
C. Tell the teacher.
A.
Be sure to erase the wrong answer completely and mark the correct answer neatly.
500
What is one thing you should NOT do before the test?
A. Freak out!
B. Believe in yourself.
C. Come to school ready to do your best.
A.
You are ready for the test. Believe in yourself and do your best!
500
How much time do you have to take an OAA test?
2 1/2 hours
That is plenty of time to complete the test, so do NOT rush.
500
What does the phrase "reading selection" mean?
A. my answer choice
B. what I selected to read
C. the story
C.
The reading selection refers to the story or text.
500
What is something you should NOT do when you finish a math question?
A. Scribble out all the work that you did to solve the problem.
B. Think about if your answer is reasonable.
C. Recheck your math work.
A.
Be sure to think about if your answer makes sense and then, recheck your work.
500
When will you get your test scores back?
A. next week
B. this summer
C. next year
B.
The results from the test will be mailed to your home. Please do not talk about the test until then.