Testing Strategies
If you are overwhelmed by too many choices on a multiple choice questions, what can you do?
Use the "X" tool to get rid of answers you believe don't fit. Narrow it down!
How long do you have until you are allowed to read after the test?
You cannot read/put your head down/do anything for the first 1 hour + 45 minutes.
You're feeling overwhelmed so you're flying through questions and not trying your best. What should you do?
Take a personal brain break (breathing, seat stretches, short bathroom break, short water break). OR use self talk (You got this..., slow down, I need to focus, I can do it...)
How do you earn extra recess after the test?
You must APPROPRIATELY use AT LEAST 8 boxes on your scrap paper.
There is a multi-part open response. I am overwhelmed by all the information. What should I do?
Start with one part at a time. Use the line reader to cover up parts I haven't got to yet so I'm not distracted/overwhelmed. If I can't use the line reader, Use my paper to cover up the rest until I need it.
What kind of things can Miss Ayres help you with on the math MCAS?
She can read you words you don't know (but cannot define them or tell you what they mean). She can read you directions. She can help you if a tool isn't working (but cannot use it for you or show you how).
I don't understand the question, what should I do?
Re-read it! Draw it out! Highlight key words! Try to re-word it in your own words! Look for key words you recognize!
What should you do if you finish the test with a lot of time to spare?
Go back and check your work. Re-read your answers. Add more to your open response.
What should I do if I have multiple equations to choose from in multiple choice?
Solve the multiple choice options until I find the best fit for my answer.
What kinds of things can I use my scrap paper for?
- Drawing diagrams from the screen so I can label or manipulate them
- Doing out math work that shouldn't be done in my head
- Double-checking my work
- Drawing math-related pictures to help me understand a question (fraction circles, shapes, people and objects for word problems)