Testing Vocabulary
When you are trying to prove something, you need to give evidence. Where do you get the evidence from?
The passage or text.
Do this the night before the test so your laptop is ready for a full day of learning.
What is CHARGING YOUR LAPTOP?
You use this tool to measure the angles of a rectangle.
What is a protractor?
What noise or sound level (zone) should the classroom be at while you are taking the IAR test?
Red
You will do this so you know how to answer the questions in a section.
What is read the directions?
When reading you are trying to find THIS, the overall idea of what the text is about.
Main idea
Do this in the morning before you come to school.
What is EAT BREAKFAST and/or DRINK WATER?
You use this tool to measure the sides of a shape.
What is the ruler?
Where should you be sitting during the test?
In a chair, at your desk, etc
Why is it important to read all of the answer choices before answering the question?
This will ensure that you choose the best answer. There might be a better answer option and if you read all the answers, you can find the best option.
When you read a story, it is told from a character or author's what?
Point of View
Do this if you are feeling anxious about the test.
Deep Breathing
Some questions may let you use this tool for your calculations.
What is a calculator?
When you finish your test, what is the expectation?
Stay seated quietly. Read a book, draw a picture, etc.
What is a strategy that you can use if you do not know the answer of a question?
Use the process of elimination to rule out the answers that you know are not correct.
Many FICTION stories will teach THIS to a reader through the character's actions or words. It is the lesson or moral of the story.
Theme
Go to bed EARLY.
You can use this tool to clear a drawing or text.
What is the eraser?
If you notice someone else not following expectations, what should you do?
Worry about myself and my test, the teacher will handle the other student
How can you manage your time while taking the test?
Keep track of the time, pace yourself, do not spend too much time on one question. If you cannot figure out the answer, bookmark the question and go back.
When you are writing your extended response, you have to make sure to RESTATE the question, ANSWER the question, give TEXT EVIDENCE, and then do what in your own words.
Explain
Do this in the morning so your body is ready to sit for a period of time.
What is stretch or exercise?
You can use this tool to measure in centimeters.
What is the centimeter ruler?
What should you do if you feel like you need to get up during the test?
Raise your hand.
Describe how taking notes in the margins can help help you during a reading comprehension section of the test?
It can help you remember key points, summarize paragraphs, and track important details for answering questions later.