Nausea, indigestion or other stomach problems. Trouble concentrating or thinking clearly. Racing heartbeat, sweaty or cold hands.
What is how your body may feel when stressed?
100
fruit, eggs, toast, Powerbar, oatmeal, cereal with milk.
What are healthy breakfast foods?
100
To check your knowledge of information and skills you learn in class.
What are tests used for?
100
Given to all 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders in the state of Virginia. Given and scored on the computer.
What are the Virginia SOL's?
100
Think positive thoughts. Say things to yourself that will boost your confidence. Tell yourself that you know the material. This test can't scare you, you are prepared to do great. If you THINK confident you will BE more confident!
What are things you can say to yourself the day of a test?
200
A little bit can be good for you. It keeps you awake and focused.
What is stress?
200
9.5 to 11 hours a night
How many hours of sleep should a third grader get?
200
Regular tests that are usually written by your teacher. They cover only material that you've been taught in class and are used to help determine your grade for the class.
What is a classroom test?
200
Reading, Math, Science and History (Social Studies).
What are the tests given to Virginia 3rd graders?
200
Just breathe. Slow deep breaths help to calm the mind and the body. Feel the air flow through your lungs and the calm move through your body.
What is relaxation breathing?
300
It's the body's way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina, and alertness.
What is stress?
300
Comfortable clothes, clothes in layers.
What type of clothing should you wear on testing days?
300
Tests for ALL students testing the same knowledge--everyone must know the same basic things. Government officials decide there are certain facts or skills that everyone should know.
What are standardized tests?
300
Scheduled at the end of May and into the beginning of June, does not count toward your grades or moving to the next grade.
What are the Virginia SOL's?
300
Push negative thoughts out of your head. Replace them with more positive ones.
What is thought stopping?
400
Your parents, your teachers, your friends, YOURSELF.
Who are some of the people that make us feel stressed or under pressure when taking tests?
400
Rushed and last minute studying that isn't helpful.
What is cramming? Cramming won't help and it may actually make you panicky and nervous. You know your stuff, just relax and concentrate on being calm before the test begins. Stay away from other students who are freaking out!
400
Abbreviation for Virginia Standards Of Learning
What does S.O.L. stand for?
400
Sent in the mail in July or August.
When do I get my SOL scores?
400
Have a picture in your head of something that makes you calm and happy. If you start to feel stress, close your eyes and go to this mental picture. Try to chill.
What is thinking of something peaceful?
500
Instead of covering knowledge that you've been taught in school, these tests aim to measure how well you learn or understand things.
What is an aptitude test?
500
Keep your mind on the test but don't let it tighten up. Try to stay loose and cool so you can move through the questions.