Stress
T/F and why- Feeling stress is a negative thing and you should get help when you feel it.
False- Not all stress is bad.
Who are 2 people that you can ask for help when feeling a lot of stress?
Varying answers
How many sections of GMA tests will you take?
3rd/4th- 2
5th- 3
Why is it important to eat a healthy breakfast before taking an assessment?
Brain can focus
Test questions should be answered in order no matter how long it takes for each answer.
False
Name two things that cause you stress
Varying answers
How does getting a good night's rest help your body?
Helps your brain reset so focusing and accessing memory is easier.
If you are someone that is worried about running out of time, what is something that you can tell yourself?
There is extra time naturally included in your maximum testing time.
The fastest person done usually makes the most mistakes.
Giving your best but not spending too much time on 1 question will give you more than enough time to complete the test.
What does it mean to "Trust your Gut"
Listen to your feelings and instincts, like a secret compass inside you that guides you.
Go with you feel is correct and try not to talk yourself out of it.
Milestone testing will determine if you pass or fail the next grade.
False
How would you explain what stress is to a younger student?
Stress for kids is when their body and mind respond to something that makes them feel worried, anxious, or pressured.
How does exercising or staying active help you manage stress?
releases endorphins and chills out your stress response
Name 2 strategies you can use when you get stuck on a question during a test.
Answers can vary
- Flag it and come back
- Redo the problem
- Eliminate the unreasonable answers
What are 3 things you can do before an assessment that can help you do the bast on the test?
Vary
- Eat a healthy meal
- Look over materials/ Study
- Get a good night's rest
Milestones is a test to see what you have learned and retained during your 3rd-5th grade school years.
True
What can stress feel like in the body?
butterflies, stomach aches, cranky, easily upset, headaches
List 3 strategies that can be done to manage stress.
Many answers valid-
Ex. Exercise, Music, Art, Spend time with people you care about, Positive self talk, etc.
How does stress help us?
Give 2 examples of a healthy breakfast.
Anything that is fill and lacks excess sugar.
What would be an example of a break that you are able to take during the GMAs?
Bathroom (if needed)
Silent brain break at you seat
Full class break during an agreed upon time by the teacher.
What are endorphins?
Endorphins are natural chemicals produced in the body to reduce pain and boost happiness
What are three examples of positive self talk comments?
Vary
- I got this!
- I am strong!
- I am capable!
How do we benefit from managing our overall stress?
concentrate better
Less stomach aches
Better Mood
Physical Health
When might it be appropriate to take an educated guess on your test answers?
When you have used all of your strategies and scratch paper and have eliminated that impossible answers.
Question item types for Reading section include Selected Response (multiple choice), Constructed Response, and Extended Writing Response.
True