Before the Test
Say What?
During the Test
Reading Strategies
Grab Bag
100
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before the test
8-10
100
What is another word for similar?
same
100
Are you allowed to use the restroom during the test?
Yes
100
This test is as easy as _______________!
P.I.E
100
What does it mean when you see a word in bold or italics?
It is an important word and you should pay attention to what it says.
200
Name TWO things that you should be doing daily to prepare for the test.
pay attention in class, study every night, do your homework, etc...
200
What is the "Main Idea"?
The main idea tells what something is mostly about.
200
What are you allowed to do during test breaks?
You may stand or stretch, but you must not talk.
200
What should you do when you see a key word?
Highlight or underline it.
200
What should you do if you get stuck on a difficult question?
Move on to the next question and come back to the difficult questions last.
300
What type of food should you eat for breakfast on the morning of the test?
Protein
300
What is a "prediction"?
A prediction is a good guess about something that will happen at a later time. Predictions are often based on information that you already know or have read about.
300
True or False You are allowed to have a drink with you during the test.
False
300
Look back in the passage to find ______________ to support your answers.
evidence
300
Name two ways that you can reduce stress during a test.
To reduce stress during a test, you can take deep breaths, relax your muscles, wiggle your toes, roll your shoulders, put your head down and count to 10, etc...
400
When should you arrive at school on the day of the test.
On time and early enough to eat breakfast.
400
When a test asks about a "passage" or "selection," what are they referring to?
the story
400
Why are teachers looking at your paper during the test?
They are checking to make sure that the answer that you have circled in your test book matches the answer that you have marked on your answer sheet.
400
What does the "A" in TREASURE stand for?
ABSOLUTELY read the selection.
400
What type of foods should you stay away from on test morning?
You should avoid foods high in sugar
500
True or False If you have a hard time falling asleep on the night before the test, watching TV or playing video games will help.
FALSE The lights and sounds of television and video games actually stimulate your brain, making it more difficult to fall asleep.
500
What do "comparing" and "contrasting" mean?
Comparing means thinking about how two or more things are alike. Contrasting means thinking about how two or more things are different.
500
What is the most important thing to bring with you to the test?
a POSITIVE attitude
500
When looking at your answer choices, be sure to pick your ___ first.
NOs
500
True or False It is a bad idea to guess on the test.
False Guessing is better than leaving an answer blank. If you guess you have a chance of guessing correctly.