True or False. I am able to have a cell phone with me during testing.
False
100
True or False. The teacher can explain directions and materials to me.
FALSE
100
True or False. You are not allowed to bring notes with you to the test
True
100
What should I do if my pencil(s) breaks during testing?
Raise my hand and ask teacher for another one. I do not get up out of my seat to sharpen my pencil.
100
True or False. If I do not know what section of the test I am suppose to be in, I am able to look at my neighbor's test.
FALSE... What should you do?
200
Why do we take the PSSAs?
To show what we have learned and how much we have grown.
200
What will I see the teacher doing while I am taking the test?
The teacher will be actively monitoring during the testing period.
(Looks like...walking up and down the aisles and quickly glancing to see if you are on the right test.)
200
What should I do if I do not know an answer?
Read the question again and use an educated guess. Try to answer each test question.
200
What might I use my scratch paper for?
Problem solving for math
Making my own graphic organizer
Brainstorming ideas
Creating my own number lines
Check math problems
200
Name two things you can do to prepare the night before and morning of PSSA tests
Get a good nights sleep
Eat a good breakfast
300
How do I know if I am on the right section of the test?
I can look up at the board.
300
Who is allowed to move from place to place with test booklets?
Teachers
300
What should I do if a friend asks me questions during or after the test?
Ignore the question.
(Looks like...head down, no eye contact.)
300
If there is a measurement question(s) what tool can I use to help me answer my question?
Ruler and/or protractor provided by teacher.
**REMEMBER...start at the end of the ruler where you see 0.
300
How much time are you given to complete the test?
The tests are untimed. You have as much time as you need to complete each test!
400
What should you do if you need to use the restroom during the test?
Raise your hand and ask to go to the bathroom. DO NOT CLOSE YOUR BOOKLET. LEAVE BOOKLET OPEN AND TURN IT OVER
400
During the testing, can the teacher remind us of examples of learned strategies to help us clarify a question?
NO WAYYYYYYYYYYYY!
400
If I have a question about the directions of a section, what should I do?
Raise your hand and ask the teacher to read the directions again.
400
What would I find on the PSSA math reference sheet that my teacher gives to me?
Rubric and Formulas and Conversions
400
What should I do if my booklet falls on the floor and accidentally closes?
Raise your hand and alert the teacher that your book has fallen and closed. Allow teacher to pick up the booklet and open to appropriate section as noted on board.
500
What tools may I have during PSSA testing?
A number 2 pencil, scratch paper provided by teacher, reference sheet, calculator (4th and 5th), rulers.
500
How did my teacher help me prepare for the PSSAs? Give at least three ways.
(students responses)
500
What should I do before my teacher tells me to close my booklet
Check that you have completed all the test items in the test section
500
When I get to the writing prompt, what tool MUST I refer to to help me complete the task?
Writers Checklist provided by your teacher
500
What benefits are there for being the first one done?
Are there any benefits to taking as much time as I need to complete the test?