True or False
TCAP testing will last 2 weeks
True AND False. We will take TN Ready over a span of two weeks but it will not be every day.
Name 2 ways to feel your best before beginning your test?
Breakfast
A good night's rest
Arriving to school on time
Limiting distractions
Having a positive attitude
Will you sit in the same place every day for testing?
Yes! This helps the adults make sure that we get the right materials to you.
Are you allowed to take mindful breaths during testing?
Yes, absolutely! Practice a few of your favorites before the test, so that you can be ready if you need to take a breath during testing.
TCAP testing will be on the computer
Yes. The test is not pencil and paper (You can have scratch paper as well in Math)
If you are stuck on a question, is it okay to skip it and keep working?
No, not really. Be very careful ,if you are bubbling, to make sure that your question and answer bubbles match but sometimes getting stuck on a question can cause us to feel confused, so instead taking a short break and going back can help you refocus.
Will the TCAP cover materials that I haven't learned yet?
TN Ready is a review of your year and so the items that are covered on the TN Ready should be topics or ideas that you are familiar with.
If the other students who are testing with you seem to be working more quickly, it helps to tell yourself _____________
That everyone works at their own pace. Don't try and hurry to keep up with someone else.
You can ask a question about the directions
TRUE
Can I take notes in my test booklet?
Yes, absolutely! In fact taking notes or underlining main ideas is a great strategy- especially during reading passages!
Are the middle and high school students also taking the TCAP tests?
Yes!
True or False? Having negative thoughts like "I can't do this" or "This is too hard" means is an example of growth mindset.
FALSE! A growth mindset encourages you to keep trying
You will not get to eat or take a break until the entire test is finished.
FALSE. Most tests are not long enough to need a snack break in between. But no worries! You will definitely have a morning snack time. The adults will tell you when there is a bathroom break time. Do your best to not go during the test.
Should you read every answer choice, even if you want to choose the first or second answer?
Yes, make sure that you can mark out all of the other answers to ensure that you haven't accidently looked over something
There are three main areas that are covered on the TN TCAP. Science, ELA, and ___________
MATH
When you feel stressed about a test? What is one thing you can remind yourself of?
Many answers!
One important one is: that tests don’t measure kindness, creativity, compassion, humor, and more!
The longest test you will take is 85 minutes
TRUE. But no worries, it's about the same time as an average little league baseball game or watching 3 episodes of your favorite Netflix show :)
What is the best thing to do if you finish and have extra time left?
Go back and recheck your work!! Do not get on the floor without opermission. No sleeping! No talking! Raise your hand, Wait for a response before speaking.
True or False? The TCAP exam is only given to students in Tennessee.
True and False. All states have their own version of the TCAP.
If you feel upset or worried about a test, who can you talk to?
Any of your trusted adults :)
Your parents or caregivers at home, your teachers, Dr. Anna, etc.