Before the Test
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before a test?
What is 9-11 hours?
True or False--always read directions and listen to your teacher before testing?
True
Am I allowed to take breaks during the STAAR test?
What is yes, you need to pace yourself and take small breaks when you need to
How many times should you read a question?
At least TWICE!
You can get out of your seat during the test.
False
What kind of meal should you have the morning of the test?
What do you need to do when answering every question?
#prove your answer/show your strategies/work!
When is the READING STAAR?
What is TOMORROW!
What should you do if you are not focused on your story or question and you are zoning out during your reading?
You should take a quick break, drink some water, or stretch to get your blood flowing.
You should get a good night sleep and eat breakfast before the test.
True
What do you need to bring with you the day of the test?
What are 2 Books you ENJOY and a healthy snack and water
What do you do if you don't know the answer to a question?
Skip it, mark it (highlight key words, eliminate answer choices) flag it, then move on. You can come back after answering the easier questions.
How much time do students get for testing?
What is the full day
Should you reread your ECR when you finish typing it?
YES!!!
It is important to play video games until midnight and then fall asleep on a bag of chips the night before the test.
FALSE!!!!
Describe what you should wear on testing days.
What is comfy clothing.
Am I allowed to take breaks during the STAAR test?
What is yes, you need to pace yourself and take small breaks when you need to.
True or False--I can ask my teacher and my table mates for help during the test.
FALSE!!!!!!
What is the magic word on the ECR?
EXPLAIN!
You have exactly 4 hours to take the test.
False
What type of attitude should we have to get a good score?
What is a positive attitude
True or False--I can submit my test if my teacher is NOT in the room.
FALSE!!!!!! If there is another adult in the room, you must wait until your teacher comes back to submit.
What if I am absent on the day of STAAR?
What is you will have to take it on your return
IF I don't know what a word means, what should I do?
Use the dictionary!!
You should rush and finish your rest before lunch.
FALSE! FALSE! FALSE!!!!