Technology
Strategies
Potpourri
Before the Test
During the Test
HOW TO RELAX
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What platform do you use to take the CAASPP?

What is the secure browser

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What should you use to work out your math problem if you need?

Scratch Paper

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True or False.  I can have my phone in my pocket as long as it is on silent.

What is

FALSE!!

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What should you do the night before the test?

Get a good night's sleep.

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 You should not submit your test on the first day of testing?

True/False -

False

You have as much time as you need. Do not rush. When you are confident of your answers submit.

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One way to relax before a test is to take deep ______.

What is

breaths

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After you log in what will the system prompt you to check?

Speaker

Acceptable: sound, speaker, video

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Do I need to use scratch paper for all math problems?

No, Some can be worked out in your head. 

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If I am here every day with no tardies or early pick ups I will be entered into a drawing for a special testing celebration AND I will get invited to the school wide celebration.

YES

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What is the latest time I should arrive at school.

8:50 am

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What is the first thing you should do if you do not know the answer to a question?

Re-Read the questions and answer choices.

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Another way to relax before a test is to count to _____.

Count to 10

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What should you do with your device the night before testing?

Make sure it is charged.

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What should I do first when answering a question I am unsure the answer to?

Re-Read the question.

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When should you use the restroom?

Before you begin testing.

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What should I eat prior to testing?

A balanced breakfast.

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What should you do to reduce the number of answer choices?

Eliminate answers you know are incorrect.

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Have a positive __________ toward the test.

What is

attitude

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Who do you ask if you need technology support for CAASPP?

Your teacher or proctor 

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ELA questions can have multiple questions for each reading passage.

True/False

True: Look before you read the passage to see how many questions there are. Maybe even select the questions to get an idea of what you are reading for and if there are any questions you may answer ahead of time.

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What is a signal that a word is a key word or have some significance?

It is in BOLD, Underlined, or in italics

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The best way to do well on the CASSPP assessment is to study for it.

True/False

False: There is not a way to study for this assessment. 

Regular access to and use of critical thinking skills will help you be prepared.

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If you received a 4 on the CAASPP test, it means..

What is 

Standard Exceeded

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Don't get _______ on any one question. Make an educated guess and move on to the next question.

Stuck

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Besides your computer what other technology do you need to take the CAASPP?

Earphones
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I am. trying to go to the next page but it will not advance. What do I do?

Go back and read the directions or question to make sure I have done what it says. or Scroll down to check that there are no questions unanswered.

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When an answer is difficult what should you look for?

Key words - Such as always, never, except, usually


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What time should I be at school on the days of testing if I want to eat at school?

8:30 am


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When you are done testing and have submitted the test, what should you do? 

Work on a quiet assignment.

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What should you do when you notice others are finishing?

Take your time and do not rush.