Day Before the Test
You should get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before the test. True or False
If you get stuck on a question you should...
Return to the text, eliminate answers you know are incorrect, make an educated guess
Water should be kept here during the test
Under your desk
What does the "R" stand for in the RELAX strategy
Read the question carefully then reread the passage or paragraph
What is the "R" in RACE?
a TTQA
Stressing before the exam is the best way to perform well on the MCAS. True or False
FALSE
What should you do when you do not understand a question or a word in the question
use context clues, look for a root word to help you understand the word, make an educated guess, return to the text for help
When you finish you should do these 2 things
Check over your work and sit in your seat silently
What does the "E" stand for in the RELAX strategy?
Examine every answer choice before you chose your answer.
What is the "A" in RACE?
Answer the question
List 2 supplies you should bring for the test
2. Book
Never leave answers _______________. If you do they will not be scored and you will lose credit for that question.
blank
If you finish early and there is time left you may...
Check over answers and sit silently. You are expected to work the entire time and recheck all of your work.
What does the "L" stand for in the RELAX strategy?
Look for proof in the passage
What is the "C" in RACE?
Cite text evidence
When the MCAS says "all of the following except" it is asking you to do what?
choose the one that is NOT true
Get to school ___________ the day of the MCAS because if you miss a testing session you will need to complete that session at a later time.
on time
List 3 things you should not do during the test
1. Talk to others
2. Use time ineffectively
3. Leave the room (unless it is an emergency)
What does the "A" stand for in the RELAX strategy?
Always check your work
What is the "E" in RACE?
Use an explain, in your own words why your evidence proves your answer.
You can not study for the MCAS, all you can do is try your best and answer the questions as best as you can. True or False?
True
Never skip this the morning of MCAS
breakfast
Your open response should be at least how many sentences?
at least 5
What does the "X" stand for in the RELAX strategy?
X out answers you know are wrong
What is a conclusion?