Test Taking Strategies
Does the AASA allow you to go back and check/make changes to your answers?
Yes!
What is main idea?
Main idea is what the text is mostly about.
What is personification?
Personification is when an object is given human qualities.
What does contrast mean?
Contrast means how two things are different.
Can your teacher help you with test questions?
No, but if you are having trouble with your chromebook or you can't hear the text read aloud PLEASE ask for help.
What are 3 things you need to bring on the day of testing to be prepared?
Earbuds Water Snacks
How do you determine the main idea?
Look at the beginning or end of the reading passage. Look for key details.
What are character traits?
Character traits describe a character's personality, not what the character looks like.
What does compare mean?
Compare means how two things are similar.
What are some things you should do to make sure you are successful on the test?
Eat a healthy breakfast
Get a good night's sleep
Use the bathroom BEFORE the test
What is a good strategy to use if you are unsure of the answer to a question?
Bookmark it and come back to it later or eliminate the answers you know are wrong and take your best guess.
What are context clues?
Context clues are words or phrases that give clues about the meaning of an unknown word.
What is a possible effect of eating too much candy?
stomach ache
cavity
sugar rush
headache
List two different types of text structures.
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Sequence
Problem and Solution
Description
Share a time when you showed grit or a growth mindset.
Share your personal experience.
How long do you have on the test?
The whole school day (if needed)
How do you use context clues?
Read the words before or after the unknown word.
What is an inference?
An inference is is clues from the text plus what you know.
What is an index?
An index is found at the back of a non-fiction book. It is an alphabetical list of topics found within the book with the page number where the topics are located.
Create your own inspirational quote to encourage students when taking the AASA.
Read your quote.
What do you do if it seems like there are two right answers?
Analyze both answers and choose the one you have more evidence for.
What is a simile?
A simile is a type of figurative language. It is a comparison that uses like or as.
List three different non-fiction text features.
heading
bold print
glossary
index
diagram
table of contents
caption
What is a caption?
A caption is a non-fiction text feature. It is found below a picture and it gives information about the picture.
What can you do when feeling stressed during the AASA?
Take deep breaths
Drink water
Stretch
Read the inspirational messages on your privacy folder