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What is the first SBAC test we are scheduled to take?
A. Math CAT
B. Science WCAS
C. Math PT
D. ELA CAT
D. ELA CAT
What is the bottom number in a fraction called?
A. numerator
B. denominator
C. fraction
D. divisor
B. denominator
or
D. divisor
What is one approach for reducing the physical symptoms of test anxiety?
a. giving up
b. deep breathing
c. physical exercise
d. holding your breath
b. or c.
________ is anything that has mass and takes up space.
a. environment
b. mass
c. matter
d. cells
c. matter
A piece of writing that tells a story. It has characters, settings, and a plot.
a. opinion
b. narrative
c. expository essay
d. persuasive essay
b. narrative
A figure of speech that directly compares two things through some connective, usually "like," "as," "than," or a verb such as "resembles." For example, "Chris ran as fast as a speeding bullet."
a. adverb c. metaphor
b. simile d. hyperbole
b. simile
A __________is a number that is multiplied to get a product.
a. factor
b. fraction
c. addend
d. divisor
a. factor
This technique includes closing your eyes and imagining a calm, peaceful scene whenever you are beginning to feel anxious.
a. visualization
b. sleeping
c. stressing
c. positive self talk
a. visualization
________is the amount of matter, or "stuff," in an object.
a. matter
b. liquid
c. mass
d. volume
c. mass
This type of writing convinces the reader to do something or to agree with something.
a. opinion essay
b. narrative essay
c. expository essay
d. persuasive essay
What is a persuasive essay or opinion essay?
A figure of speech in which an implied comparison is made between two unlike things that actually have something in common, such as "the light of my life," or "rollercoaster of emotions!"
a. simile
b. metaphor
c. hyperbole
d. verb
What is a metaphor?
The number obtained by dividing one quantity by another. In 45 ÷ 3 = 15, 15 is the___________.
a. quotient
b. dividend
c. divisor
d. product
A. quotient
You should be sure to eat healthy foods and to get enough sleep before a test. You may also want to engage in moderate physical activity or exercise prior to taking the test to reduce body tension.
a. True
b. False
a. True
____________ is a measure of the pull of gravity on an object's mass.
a. mass
b. matter
c. gravity
d. weight
d. weight
This type of writing provides facts and explains something.
a. narrative writing
b. opinion writing
c. informational writing
informational writing.
When you assign the qualities of a person to something that isn't human or, in some cases, to something that isn't even alive. For example, "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."
a. metaphor
b. fairy tale
c. character traits
d. personification
d. personification
Which is greater?
1/2 or 55/100
A. 1/2
b. 55/100
c. they are equivalent
d. none of the above
b. 55/100
What is the "strike through" tool used for on an SBA assessment?
a. making a selection
b. crossing out non answers
c. highlighting text
d. looking up a word.
b. crossing out non-answers
Something that can be controlled or changed in a scientific experiment.
a. variable
b. procedure
d. conclusion
e. hypothesis
a. variable
"Because she broke her arm." is a complete sentence
A. True
B. False
C. You can't tell
How do you find the area of an object?
a. Length x Width
b. Length + width + height
c. add up all the sides
c. Width - Length x height
a. Length x width
What is the common denominator in the equation 3/4 + 1/3? _______
a. 4
b. 3.
c. 12
d. 24
c. 12
This is the best strategy to counteract the cognitive symptoms of anxiety, like irrational thinking and feelings of failure and rejection. An example of this would be, "I am intelligent. I will prepare and do my best."
a. relaxation
b. meditation
c. growth mindset
d. positive self talk
d. positive self-talk
A _________ __________ is a change in which no new substances form. An example would be crushing an aluminum can.
a. chemical change
b. social change
c. physical change
d. matter change
c. physical change
What is the next step in the writing process after completing a rough draft?
a. final draft
b. graphic organizer
c. revise
d. edit
c. revise or d. edit