Preparation
What should you do in the morning before arriving to school?
Eat a nutritious breakfast
What should you do once you complete the test?
Go back and review all questions and answers, double check all work
What is the first thing you should do when coming across a lengthy question?
Look for keywords throughout the question, underline anything important (if you're allowed to write on the test), analyze and see what relates to any of your answers.
What should you do if you feel like your mind has went blank or you just need to refocus?
There are many different ways from turning your test over and closing your eyes just to pause momentarily or take a deep breath, you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup, etc
What grade do you start taking SBAC?
What materials should you have when taking the test?
Paper, pencil, charged laptop, headphones, snack, and a clear mind!
What should you do if you are unsure of your answer when taking SBAC test?
Mark the question for review with the flag icon
What is the name of the strategy to use to help you determine the meaning of a word based on how the word is used in the sentence?
Context Clues
How can you decrease stress levels?
Leave the drama behind, take care of problems before you get to school, be prepared, etc.
True or False: State test are graded and put in PowerSchool
False
How should you conduct yourself during the test?
Silently, respectfully, completely focused on the test
What should you do during the test to remember important information in the passages/texts
Highlight and underline in the passage
What are several ways to improve your chances of getting the right answer on a multiple choice question?
Eliminate any answers that do not make sense or go with the question.
Before taking the test begins, what should you do?
Relax, don't get stressed! YOU'VE GOT THIS!
What is the practice SBAC test called?
IAB
How many hours of sleep should you get before a test the next day?
8 hours
What does it mean to cite evidence when answering open ended questions?
Use details from the story to support your answer. Make sure you explain fully each piece of evidence you state and why you state that evidence
What is the first thing you should do when coming across a lengthy question?
Look for keywords throughout the question, underline anything important (if you're allowed to write on the test), analyze and see what relates to any of your answers.
True or False?: Create negative affirmation about test taking such as "I am going to fail" or "I am not prepared for this test at all.
False! You should never create negative affirmation; it should be positive. You should have thoughts such as "I am fully prepared for this test" or "I am confident to pass and earn the highest score". (Never put yourself down, you can do it!)
How many SBAC subjects are there?
3
Look through and preview the test and questions before starting on it to get a sense of what you're going to be doing. True or False?
True, because if you get a sense of what you're taking on the test you are able to note questions that you may have an idea of how to answer or mark ones that you would come back to later in test taking period.
What should you do if you are unfinished with your test and it is time to leave, etc.
Hit save and press log out of TIDE
If you're having difficulties with a certain question, what should you do about it?
Skip the question and move on to a different one. Do not stay on that question for so long because it will take away from your test time. You can circle it and then come back to it at the end.
What if you don't like taking tests?
Remind yourself that it will be over before you notice.
Try to do your absolute best no matter what.
Remind yourself that it is important for your teachers to know what you have learned.
What does SBAC stand for?
Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium