Ready?
What should you do the night before a test?
Go to bed early!
What does MAP measure?
Growth!
How many times should you read a text before answering the questions?
At least 2, but 3 is better!
Before you look at the answer choices, you should try and predict or solve the question. True or False
True!
Should you always try your hardest on the test?
Of course!
Eat a good breakfast
What is your goal for growth this year?
To grow one year in my learning!
If you read a question and think you know the answer, how can you make sure?
Go back and find it in the story!
When you get a math problem you think you can do in your head, do you need to write it out anyway?
YES
FALSE. Take your time!
What can you do to lower your stress?
Take care of problems before you get to your session, be prepared, etc.
Who should help you on your MAP test when you're taking it?
Nobody!
What should you do first? A) read the passage B) read the multiple choice questions
A) read the passage
Is it OK to write out your math work on paper with a pencil during the MAP test?
Absolutely!
Is it OK to take a 2-4 minute stretch break during the test?
absolutely! If you need to take a break to help you focus, go for it!
How can you prepare now for the MAP test?
Work hard on review assignments and pay attention in class
What should the room be like when you take your MAP test?
Quiet and comfortable
What should you cirlcle or underline in a multiple choice question?
key words, what the question is asking you, where to find information
You don't need to go back and check your work once you have an answer to a math problem. True or False?
False! ALWAYS check your work!
Can you take the MAP test without logging into class?
Nope, you have to log in and tell your teacher you're ready! Have your camera on and stay till you finish your test. Tell your teacher when you finish so she can make sure it submits.
Is it OK if you don't know EVERY answer?
Yes, MAP testing will give you lots of questions, you should know most of them, but if you find some you don't know, just make your best educated guess.
How long will each MAP test take?
about 45-60 minutes
What if the reading passage is really long? What should you do?
Take your time and read through the whole thing!
Some math problems might be difficult for you. If you don't know how to answer a problem, what should you do?
Try to work it out as best you can, even if you don't know for sure how to answer it. Don't just guess a random answer!
What do you get when you finish, if you show a year's growth in reading and math?
YOU GET TO GO TO A SUPER AWESOME PARTY WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND TEACHERS!!!!