Math
Reading
The Night Before PSSA
Test Taking Strategies
Review Of the slides
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What is the sum?

This is the result of adding numbers together.

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This is the problem or challenge the characters must solve.

What is ...the conflict?

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What is the best time to go to bed the night before the PSSA?

What is.. Early or on time for a good night's sleep?

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If you don’t know the answer, what should you do?

What is...try your best and move on, or make an educated guess?

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What time should you be here on testing days?

What is...7:30 am?

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5 × 5 equals this number?

What is 25?

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What is the author’s purpose?


The author’s reason for writing: to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What should you avoid using too much before bed so you can sleep better?

 What are...electronics or screens?

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What should you always do after finishing a question or section?

What is... check your work?

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What grades are taking the PSSA?

What is..3rd-5th grade?

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This shape has 3 sides and 3 angles

 What is a triangle?

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What is foreshadowing?

This is when the author gives clues about what might happen later.


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Why is it important to lay out your clothes and materials the night before?

What is ....to help you feel prepared and save time in the morning?

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What do we call it when we eliminate answers that are definitely wrong?

What is process of elimination?

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What does a multiple-choice question mean?

What is... You are given a choice of answers and must pick the correct answer?

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This is what you call the number at the top of a fraction.


What is the numerator?

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What is chronological or sequence order?

Words like “first,” “next,” and “finally” tell you the story is in this order.

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 What kind of meal should you eat for dinner the night before the test?

What is a healthy and balanced meal?

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 If a passage is long, what is a good strategy before answering questions?

What is...skimming the questions or taking notes while reading?

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What is the purpose of the PSSA?

What is... The PSSA is the test that helps us understand how students are performing in class?

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You use this operation to find out how many are left after taking some away.

What is subtraction?

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 What is a simile?

A comparison using “like” or “as” to describe something.

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Name one way to calm your nerves if you feel anxious before the test.

 What is taking deep breaths, talking to someone, or thinking positive thoughts? (etc)

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What’s a good strategy if you start to feel nervous during the test?

What is taking a short break, breathing deeply, or focusing on one question at a time? (etc)

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What does the PSSA stand for?

 What is...Pennsylvania System of School Assessment?