Testing Tips
A) Listening to calming music
B) Noticing your neighbor is being disruptive and notifying the teacher
C) Focusing on your work and being respectful of the testing space
D) Getting up frequently to stretch because the test is loooooonnnngggg
C!
When you focus on your work, you're doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing during a test.
When you are respectful of the testing space, you are being quiet and not disrupting the other students who are also trying to focus on the test. Don't communicate with a neighbor. If you need the teacher, raise your hand! If someone is being disruptive, the teacher will handle it. Just focus on your work on the test. You got this!
Identify the subject and the predicate in the sentence:
Nicole plays the organ very well.
Subject: Nicole
Predicate: plays the organ very well.
Nicole is the person performing the action, making it the subject.
'plays the organ very well' tells us what the subject (Nicole) is doing.
Kudos to Nicole for playing such a difficult instrument so beautifully!
Define numerator and denominator.
Numerator- the number above the line in a fraction
Denominator- the number below the line in a fraction
What is a chemical change?
A change that produces a new substance with different properties, such as baking a cake or rust forming.
Define an Informative Text
non-fiction writing designed to teach readers facts about the real world.
Why is it important to get a good night's sleep before a test?
Some possible correct answers:
You are more alert and able to focus
You won't fall asleep during the test
Your mind is going to be ready to think critically
Identify the prepositional phrase(s) in the sentence AND explain how you knew it was the prepositional phrase(s):
The cat chased the mouse around the garden and caught it before it could escape.
Prepositional Phrase #1: around the garden
Prepositional Phrase #2: before it could escape
Teachers, you determine if their reasoning earns the students 200 points!
Solve:
148 x 73= ___
597 x 532= ___
148 x 73= 10,804
597 x 532= 317,604
What is the main role of a decomposer in a food chain?
To break down dead matter and return nutrients to the soil.
Which text appears to be an argumentative text, based on its title?
A) The Great Depression and American Farmers
B) How to Train a Puppy
C) People Who Spend Time Outside are Happier Than Those Who Stay Inside.
D) The Teenage Engine that Literally Could Not Even.
C) People Who Spend Time Outside are Happier Than Those Who Stay Inside.
Why is it important to prioritize a healthy breakfast before taking a test?
Some correct answers include:
So you won't be distracted with hunger when you're trying to focus
Eating a healthy meal before a test provides your body and brain with the nutrients it needs to perform at its best
No one wants to be hangry during a test. No one.
Identify the main idea of the following compare & contrast text and discuss why they are comparing/contrasting it:
Have you ever heard of a body of water described as dead? The Great Salt Lake is often called "America's Dead Sea" because it is similar to the famous Dead Sea in the Middle East. Both are terminal lakes, meaning they have no outlets and only lose water through evaporation. This causes them to have much higher salt levels than most bodies of water, allowing people to float easily. Although both lakes are ancient, the Dead Sea is much larger and deeper. It's extremely high salt content prevents plant and animal life from surviving, while the Great Salt Lake still supports a unique ecosystem. Even though both lakes are salty and unusual, their differences remind us that not all 'dead' waters are truly lifeless.
Main Idea: The Great Salt Lake and the Dead Sea are alike and different
Why are they comparing/contrasting it:
- Helps the reader to see important similarities (salt levels), and important differences (ability to support life)
Lacy has $3.89 in her piggy bank. She finds $1.75 in her coat pocket. How much money does Lacy have in all?
Lacy has a total of $5.64.
Give an example of a physical change.
Teachers, you decide if their answers are accurate. Answers may include:
-Melting ice
-Tearing paper
-Dissolving salt in water.
Create a Venn Diagram and explain what kind of text it is used for
Teachers, please confirm that they made a venn diagram template.
A Venn Diagram template is great for Compare/Contrast texts!
Why is it important to stay calm and not stress before a test?
Some correct answers may include:
You do a better job when your mind is calm
When you freak out, you can't get things done
You are capable to doing difficult things well when you have the right mindset
Find 3 examples of figurative language in the following excerpt from Shel Silverstein's poem 'Where the Sidewalk Ends':
There is a place where the sidewalk ends
And before the street begins,
And there the grass grows soft and white,
And there the sun burns crimson bright,
And there the moon-bird rests from his flight
To cool in the peppermint wind.
- 'Where the sidewalk ends and before the street begins' (metaphor)
- 'Grass grows soft and white' (imagery)
- 'Sun burns crimson bright' (imagery)
- 'Moon-bird rests from his flight' (personification of the moon)
- 'Peppermint wind' (imagery)
Calculate the volume of the right rectangular prism:
The area of the base is 10 square inches and the height is 5 inches.
V= b x h
=10 x 5
= 50 cubic inches
Does salt "disappear" when it dissolves in water?
No, it just breaks into smaller particles and mixes with the water.
How can a graphic organizer help you in the Writing section of the RISE test?
Answers may include:
-Brainstorm
-Plan
-Visualize their thoughts and make connections
-Organize their thoughts
Give the class three tips that help you focus and do your best on important tests
Teachers, you determine if their responses is worthy of 500 points!
PART 1: Identify the Latin root word and its meaning for the following words:
submarine -subterranean -subway
PART 2: Identify the Greek root word and its meaning for the following words:
geography -geosphere -geothermal
PART 1: Latin root is 'sub', meaning 'under'
(submarine- under water; subterranean- under the earth; subway- underground transportation)
PART 2: Greek root is 'geo', meaning 'earth'
(geography- mapping of the earth; geosphere- earth sphere that is land; geothermal- heat from the earth like lava)
Natalie picks 9kg 131g of red apples. She picks 635g of green apples. How many grams of apples does Natalie pick altogether?
9 kg × 1,000 = 9,000 g
9,000 g + 131 g = 9,131 g
9,131 g + 635 g = 9,766 g
Lisa picks 9,766 grams of apples altogether.
When a volcano (geosphere) erupts and releases ash into the air (atmosphere), how are the spheres interacting?
Answers may vary, but they need to address that the geosphere is affecting the atmosphere.
This text needs a strong conclusion, and you need to write it!
Eating healthy foods is important for growing bodies. Foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins help people stay strong and energized. Making good food choices can improve how people feel every day.
One reason to eat healthy is to have more energy. Nutritious foods give the body the fuel it needs to play, learn, and stay active. Sugary and processed foods do not provide the same lasting energy.
Healthy eating also helps the body grow and stay strong. Vitamins and minerals support bones, muscles, and the immune system. This helps people stay healthy and avoid getting sick.
Teachers, please determine the quality of their conclusion. Does it:
-Restate the thesis in a new way?
-Highlight the key points in the argument?
-Have a mic-drop quality closure?