Before the Test Day
How can you give yourself energy for your brain and body before a test?
Get enough sleep, eat breakfast, and keep calm.
When you don't know the answer to a question and don't want to skip it, what should you do?
Take your best guess
How many legs does a spider have?
8
What are some calm down strategies you can use if you are feeling anxious during a test?
Deep breathing, count to 10, positive self talk,
other examples are fine too!
Ms Mel likes cheese pizza more than pepperoni pizza
False
Doing this to continually promote your learning helps reduce anxiety.
Studying
Before you turn in your test, what is important to do?
Before handing in the test, go back and check that all answers are correct and complete. Not only will this cut down on errors, it will also reassure you that every question was answered to the best of your ability
What is the name of the fish who helps Marlin cross the ocean to find Nemo?
Dory
How should you reframe the thought "I don't understand this, so I am giving up"
I can do hard things! I can keep trying! I don't know what will happen but I can try my best!
You can review questions and answers before turning in your test
True! Always go back to review your answers and make sure you have answered all of them
You should do this the night before the test.
What is one thing you can do during the test to be successful?
Read the directions, pace yourself, review your answers, etc.
Lots of birds were spotted at the new bird feeder. There were 12 sparrows, 15 crows, 8 orioles, and 3 cardinals. How many birds were there in all?
Practice deep breathing for 30 seconds
(Breathe in slowly through your nose for 4 seconds. Hold the air in your lungs for 4 seconds (or less, if this becomes uncomfortable). Pucker your lips, and slowly exhale through your mouth. Time the exhalation to last 6 seconds)
Great job!
You should be upset if you see others finishing the test before you do
False!
Everyone is going to complete the test at their own pace, do not rush or try to go at the same pace as someone else
Being well prepared for the test is the best way to avoid ____
test anxiety
What kind of pace should you use while taking a test? Fast? Slow? Steady?
A Steady Pace. Not too fast and not too slow
Name an activity you can do to relax after a long day of testing
Everyone's answer will be different
What’s one strategy that can be helpful when you feel frustrated (upset) taking a test?
Everyone's answer will be different. Important to calm down and continue on to the next question.
Skipping breakfast the day of a test is good for your body and brain
False!
Your brain and body need the energy from food to make it through the day
Stretch and exercise before test to help reduce ____
Stress and Anxiety
What is a strategy you should use if the answer is too hard. This is a guess based on: context clues, process of elimination, circling buzz words, etc.
An educated guess
What is Ms. Rossi's favorite snack?
Goldfish!
What is a positive reframe
Thinking about a negative or challenging situation in a more positive way
It is okay to raise your hand and ask for help from your teacher to answer a question
False.
Unfortunately a teacher cannot help you on the MCAS, just remember to try your best