Code of Conduct
Strategies
Test Day Tips
Don't Do This During the Test!
100

This is what you should do if you don’t understand the directions on the test.

Ask Questions

100

This is what you should do first when you receive your test to understand what is being asked.

Read/Listen to Directions

100

This is something you should get plenty of the night before the test to help you stay focused.

Get Enough Sleep

100

This is something you should NOT do during the test because it can distract others.

Talking

200

The Code of Conduct says to keep your eyes on this during the test.

On Your Test

200

This strategy helps you choose the best answer by getting rid of options you know are wrong.

Eliminating answer choices

200

Eating this before the test helps give you energy and improve concentration.

Eating a Healthy Breakfast

200

You should NOT look at this during the test besides your own work.

Someone else’s test

300

You must do this with every test item before submitting your final responses.

Answer each question and check your work

300

This is the best thing to do if you are stuck on a difficult question.

Skip it and come back later

300

Drinking this on test day helps your brain stay focused and alert.

Drink Water

300

This is something you should NOT bring or use during the test.

Phone or Smart Watch

400

Having these items—like phones, smartwatches, or earbuds—is not allowed during the test.

Unapproved electronic devices

400

This habit helps you avoid mistakes by making sure your answers are complete and accurate before submitting.

Checking/reviewing your work

400

This is the best thing to do if you start to feel nervous during the test.

Take deep breaths and stay calm

400

You should NOT do this with answers before, during, or after the test.

Share them with Others

500

The Code of Conduct says you should report this kind of behavior to a teacher or principal.

Suspected Cheating

500

This strategy involves using clues from the passage or question to support your answer, especially on written responses.

Using Text Evidence

500

what you should do if you realize you made a mistake on a question before submitting your test.

Go back and fix your answer

500

Posting about test questions on this is strictly not allowed.

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