Testing Behavior
True or false: You should not eat breakfast before school.
False! Eating breakfast is a great way to prepare for the test.
Can I change the color of my background to make it easier to read?
Yes!
Name 1 test taking strategy that you can use on the KSA test.
1. Eliminate answers
2. Reread the question or passage
3. Use scrap paper
4. Don't leave any answers blank
Many more!
Explain the difference between "multiple choice" and "multiple select" questions.
"multiple choice" means that you pick 1 answer from many choices.
"multiple select" means that you choose more than 1 answer per question.
If there are 4 answer choices, what are your odds of getting a question correct?
25% or 1/4.
True or false: You should get a good night's sleep before the test.
True! Getting enough sleep the night before the test will help you perform well.
Can I use my phone after I am done testing?
No! Your cell phone must not be at your desk or in your pocket while testing is going on. Your teachers will explain the cell phone process to you.
Should you double check your answers at the end?
Yes! There is a button called "review" that you can click to go back over your answers.
You can even bookmark answers to go back to.
Name at least 2 types of questions you will see on the KSA.
Multiple choice
Multiple select
Technology enhanced (you have to move things)
Short answer
Extended Response
True or false: I can chew, tear and make a paper airplane from my scrap paper
False! Any paper you use during the testing must be turned into your teacher.
True or false: When I am done testing I can whisper to my neighbor
False! You must remain completely quiet until your teacher tells you that the testing is over
Is it ok to have on my smart watch or ear buds/air pods while I am testing?
No! You will have to take off your watch and remove your ear buds/air pods.
Will there be scrap paper?
You can use the front and the back as scrap paper.
You can also get extra blank scrap paper and graph paper to use.
What 2 tests will all grade levels take?
Reading and math
True or false: Every grade level takes the science tests.
False. Only 7th grade takes the science test.
True or false: I can sit anywhere I want while I am taking the test.
False! You must be in an assigned seat determined by your teacher.
True! Be sure to bring your charged chromebook to school.
Can you go back to a question you skipped?
Yes! Use the bookmark feature.
What does KSA stand for?
Kentucky Summative Assessments
(it used to be called KPREP)
True or false: Every grade level takes the social studies tests.
False. Only 5th and 8th grades take the social studies test.
True or false: I can go work on other work when I am finished testing.
False. You can't work on anything else until the testing session is over.
Can I use a calculator on all part of my test?
No. Only on math part B.
No. All posters with information on them will be taken down before the test.
When is the first day of testing?
May 2, 2023
1 (unless you have a makeup test to do from being absent).