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What is the latest time you should go to bed on test nights?
9:00 - 9:30
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True or False: Since it's spring, you should wear just a t-shirt on testing days.
False! It's fine to wear a t-shirt, but bring something warmer in case you get chilly!
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What is the first thing you should do to the question?
Underline it
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Who should you talk to about feeling stressed?
Your parents!
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Before you read the story or the questions, what is important for you to do?
Read and think about the title and look at pictures if there are any.
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What should you make sure you do the mornings of the test?
Eat a HEALTHY breakfast.
200
True or False: It doesn't matter if you go to sleep at different times during testing week.
False! You should go to bed the same time every night! It's important to be on a schedule.
200
What is the next thing you should do when reading the question(s)?
Number them so you remember to answer them all if there are more than one!
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True or False: When you get home, you should immediately start studying again for the next day of testing.
False!! Don't stress yourself out the week of the test with constant studying. When you get home talk to mom or dad about the test and then do something fun to let out some energy!
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After reading the title, what should you read next?
The questions!
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What should you NOT be doing with your friends the week of the test?
Fighting, Arguing, Spreading Rumors, DRAMA!!!!
300
True or False: You should race through the test since it is timed.
False! You should take your time - just don't spend too much time on one question.
300
You should circle the important...what?
Numbers
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True or False: Your teachers and family will be upset with you if you don't get a high score on the test.
False!! Of course your teachers and parents want you to try your hardest, but no one will be mad if you don't score well. Thinking that people will be upset with you will make you feel even more anxious!
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When you are finished reading the title, what should you be doing to the text?
Numbering the paragraphs
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What should you make sure you have extras of during testing week?
Extra pencils and erasers!
400
True or False: It would be perfectly acceptable to eat McDonalds for dinner and breakfast during testing week.
False! Food, such as McDonalds, will slow your brain down! You need healthy food to keep your brain working!
400
In the question, you should be looking for key...what?
Operation words
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Would it be okay to tell your parents what they can do that will be helpful to you during testing week?
Yes, absolutely!!! It would be a great idea to sit down with your family and explain to them that you need their help during testing week - which means NO fighting at home, QUIET during bedtime, HEALTHY dinners and help with a GOOD breakfast. Hey - it wouldn't even hurt to see if you and your family could do something to celebrate the end of testing week too so you have something to look forward to!
400
When you are reading the questions and the passage, what should you be looking for and doing?
You should be looking for important words and underlining them.
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Where can you find a practice test so you will know what it will look like?
The Ohio Department of Education website (ODE). Ask your parents for help to find it!
500
You finish the test early and have 15 minutes to yourself. You decide to write a note to your friend or read your book. Are either of these a good idea?
Noooooooooo! Those last few minutes you have can be used to recheck your work! I know you are tired and you will just want to be done, but you might find a mistake you made when you take the time to recheck what you've done!
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Make sure you _______ your _______.
Show your work!!!
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Name some healthy ways to relieve stress when testing time comes.
Writing, talking to someone, drawing, playing your favorite sport, going on a bike ride or a walk, reading your favorite book, listening to your favorite music, art...so many possibilities!
500
How do you show that you didn't just make guesses for all of your answers?
By proving your work!!!