Basic Testing Etiquette
This is what you should do before starting to answer questions to make sure you understand directions. It occurs AFTER the test begins.
What is reading the instructions and questions carefully?
This behavior helps maintain a quiet testing environment.
What is not talking?
i.e. not talking, or being quiet
Looking at someone else’s test is considered this.
What is cheating?
This is what you should bring to your ATLAS test
What is a charged Chromebook and a charger?
April wants to add a supporting sentence to the third paragraph (sentences 11–18). Which sentence should be added after sentence 13?
A Stevenson saw a way to improve skateboards.
B Stevenson, however, was not the only inventor who significantly improved the design of skateboards.
C Stevenson used his knowledge of shaping surfboards and applied it to shaping skateboards.
D Stevenson witnessed surfers riding skateboards.
C Stevenson used his knowledge of shaping surfboards and applied it to shaping skateboards.
This is what you should do if you arrive late to a testing session.
What is speak to a hall monitor about beginning your test?
These items are allowed on your desk during testing.
What is the test ticket, pencil, chromebook, and other approved items?
NOTE: You can have water but it should be under your desk.
Using unauthorized materials during a test is a violation of this principle.
What is academic integrity?
This is why you should manage your time during a test.
What is to ensure all questions are answered?
The pronoun in sentence 18 is unclear. Which word should replace "they" to create a more effective sentence?
F skateboarders
G kicktails
H inventors
J surfboards
F skateboarders
This is what you should do with your phone during testing.
What is turn it off, put it in your backpack, and have your backpack against the wall?
This is what you should do if someone near you is being disruptive.
What is ignore them and stay focused (or notify the teacher appropriately)?
#beasnitch
This is what you should do if you accidentally see another student’s answer.
What is look away and continue your own work?
i.e. ignore it, or look away
This is what you should do if you don’t know an answer right away.
What is skip it and come back later?
NOTE: You can mark questions for review to remind you at the end to review them!
Which sentence is extraneous and should be deleted from the fourth paragraph (sentences 19–24)?
A Sentence 19
B Sentence 20
C Sentence 21
D Sentence 22
B Sentence 20
'This is how you should behave if you finish your test early.
What is sit quietly or follow teacher instructions without disturbing others?
This is why whispering is not allowed during tests.
What is it distracts others and may be considered cheating?
Sharing answers after finishing your test is considered this.
What is cheating or misconduct?
This is a good strategy before submitting your test.
What is review your answers?
i.e. looking back at your answers, or reviewing answers
NOTE: If you felt sure of the answer when you selected it, and you are prone to overthinking, PLEASE do not second guess yourself.
April does not think "a way" is the best phrase to use in sentence 28. Which phrase is the best replacement for "a way" in the sentence?
F an opening
G a break
H an opportunity
J a room
H an opportunity
This is the best way to ask a question during a test.
What is raise your hand and wait quietly?
This is the expectation for respecting others’ testing space.
What is keep your eyes on your own computer and stay in your seat?
i.e. don't distract others, stay in your seat, keep quiet, eyes on your own computer
This is what happens if you take your testing ticket out of the room with you.
What is the ticket gets shredded and you are required to retake the test?
Note: This is considered a testing irregularity and cheating, therefore the ticket will be shredded
This is what you should do if the time for taking the test has been called to an end.
What is gather your testing ticket, Chromebook, pencil, and charger (if applicable) and go to the field house?
April would like to add the following detail to the sixth paragraph (sentences 30–34).
"It provided skateboarding with unprecedented coverage and led to the general public’s viewing of skateboarders as professional athletes."
Where should this sentence be placed?
A Before sentence 30
B After sentence 30
C After sentence 31
D After sentence 32
B After sentence 30