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100
Where will you find the answers to all questions? What should you do if you don't know the answer?
In the text. You should REREAD the text.
100
Can you ask Ms. Carvalho for help during the test?
No. Do YOUR best :)
100
What writing utensil should I use to complete the MCAS? (marker, pen, highlighter, pencil)
#2 pencils ONLY! These will be provided for you.
100
How do I know when I should stop the test?
At the bottom of the page it will say STOP
100
What should you do the night before the test?
Get a good night's rest!
200
If you are stuck between two answers, but don't know which to choose, what should you do? You have already gone back to the text but are still unsure.
Pick one of them.
200
About how long should a short response be?
A detailed paragraph with text evidence.
200
Will writing outside of the box be counted?
No
200
If you are overwhelmed and need a brief break, what can you do?
Stretch, do some breathing, quietly!
200
What should you do the morning of the test?
Eat a good breakfast
300
It is time for you to answer an open response question, what should you do as you read the prompt?
Underline key words
300
About how long should an open response be?
About a page
300
For multiple choice questions, how do I know if I choose one answer or more than one?
Usually choose one. If you need to choose more than one it will say that in the question. Read carefully!
300
When you think you are done with your test, what should you do?
Check it over, more than once!!!
300
If you are not sure what a word says, what could you do?
Skip the word and read the rest of the sentence to see if you can figure it out. Sound it out.
400
It is time for you to write an open response. Should you just write a summary? How will you know what to write about?
No. Read the question carefully and answer what is being asked.
400
What do you need to include in a response to text open response? (Like the Benjamin Franklin one we did)
Use specific text details with explanations to answer a question.
400
Will my answer be counted if I only partially fill in a multiple choice bubble?
No. It must be filled in completely.
400
How much time do you have to complete the MCAS?
All day. Take your time. Do not rush!
400
You have checked over your work and are completely done with your test. What should you do?
Quietly raise your hand and Miss Carvalho will collect it.
500
What is narrative writing? You may have to do this type of writing.
Could be from a point of view, a letter, continuing a story. Uses dialogue with details.
500
Can you look ahead to the next session or the previous session?
No. Only stay in the session you are supposed to complete on that day.
500
On MCAS day, when should you use the bathroom?
Before the test, but if you need to go during testing, quietly raise your hand.
500
When you are finished with the exam and it has been collected, what can you do? Can you get out of your seat or talk?
You can read a book, draw, work on an activity sheet, relax. You must remain SILENT and in your seat.