Basic Testing Etiquette
This is what you should NOT do to the testing dividers.
bend them, write on them, or lick them
This behavior helps maintain a quiet testing environment.
not talking AT ALL or Talk Level 0
Looking at someone else’s test is considered this.
Cheating
This is what you should do to your Chromebook the night before testing.
Charge it
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 need to go to the bathroom during the test.
Raise your hand and cover your screen with your testing ticket.
These items are allowed on your desk during testing.
The test ticket, pencil, Chromebook, and library book.
NOTE: You can have water but it should be under your desk.
Are you allowed to use your phone as a calculator on the test?
no
Why should you manage your time during a test?
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.
Turn it off and put it in your locker or leave it at home.
This is what you should do if someone near you is being disruptive.
Ignore them and stay focused (or notify the teacher appropriately)
What should you do if you accidentally see another student’s answer?
Look away and continue your own work
i.e. ignore it, or look away
What should you do if you don’t know an answer right away?
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.
Sit quietly and read or draw without disturbing others
This is why whispering is not allowed during tests.
It distracts others and may be considered cheating
What is it considered if you share answers after finishing your test?
Cheating or misconduct
What is a good strategy before submitting your test?
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.
Raise your hand and wait quietly
This is what you should do before you submit your test.
Make sure you answered all the questions and raise your hand so your teacher can watch you submit
What happens if you take your testing ticket out of the room with you?
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
How much time do you have to take your test?
Unlimited! You just have to finish the same day.
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