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How to Sound Impressive
100
This helps me avoid becoming too tired mentally
What is pacing?
100
No matter whether I've seen the word or not, I cannot ask for this during the ELA PSSA test. 
How to pronounce a word. 
100
This partially determines which HS I'll get into. 
What are PSSA scores used for? 
100
I really ought to come to school with these everyday, and not just for the PSSA
What are sharpened pencils?
100
123, 170? Wow, that's a lot. 
The total number of 6th grade students that have taken the ELA PSSA in 2017
200
I need to analyze this too since it may tell me a lot about the story. 
Why is the title important?
200
I need to know is it 'i' before 'e' or is it the other way around. I cannot do this during the test.
How do I spell a word?
200
Usually for the first five or six questions, this item is not permitted. 
What is a calculator?
200

It's a four letter acronym used to describe what public school students in PA take start taking in third grade.

What is the PSSA? 

200
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment. 
What does the acronym PSSA stand for? 
300
I know this will help me organize my thoughts!
What is a graphic organizer? 
300
Mr. Sylla admitted to doing this while in school, but would get me kicked out of the testing room if I did so. 
What is cheating?
300
Aside from doing well during the academic year, being this will ensure I do well each year on the PSSA. 
What is a good test taker? 
300
This is how I know I passed the PSSA. 
What if I got a proficient or an advanced?
300

In 1992, when this was first developed, school districts were required to participate every 3rd year. 

How as the PSSA back in the old days? 

400

This will help me minimize mistakes I've made and increase my chances of getting a high score. 

Should I double check my work? 

400

No matter how bad I want to know what's going to be on tomorrow's test, I simply can't do this!

What is looking ahead to another section?

400
Doing this the night before the test probably won't make a big difference.  
Is getting enough rest important?
400
This works more in a game of hopscotch, but can ruin my chances experiencing great success on the PSSA.
Should I skip a problem?
400

By this time, it was required to be administered every year.

How long has it been since students in PA had to take the PSSA every year? 

500

All year, my teachers have been stressing that I do this at least three times, even though I hate to do it. 

Should I reread the text?

500

It is hard to part from this device, but I have to give this up for the test only! 

What should I do with my cellphone? 

500

Who cares if I don't do this, it won't make a difference whether I do well or not. 

Is eating a healthy breakfast worth it? 

500

This is what separates me from the next scale score range. 

What are cut scores? 

500

No Child Left Behind. 

What was the political impetus behind the PSSA and other state standards?