Physically/Mentally Ready
What should you do the night before a test?
Go to bed early
How long is the ELA test?
each section 1 hour and 45 min
Before you look at the answer choices, you should try and predict or solve the question. True or False
True!!
How do you choose the best answer in multiple choice? Name 3
What should you do the morning of the test?
Eat breakfast
Entertain, Inform, Persuade
True!
What words or phrases should you circle or highlight in a multiple choice question?
What the question is asking you (key words) and where to find extra information.
How can you decrease stress levels?
Leave the drama behind, take care of problems before you get to school, be prepared, etc.
When you read a multiple choice question, you should try and answer it before you look at the answer choices. True or False
False!!
What is one item you are graded on in the WRITING section?
Claim, Evidence, Clarity, Consistency, mechanics
Open response questions will usually have more than one part. When you answer the open response, what should you remember to do when writing your answer?
Make sure you answer all parts of the question.
Which statement is true? A) once you find the answer, circle it, and move on quickly to the next problem B) read all the answer choices before circling the answer
B
You should have a mental checklist to help you organize your thoughts when you are answering questions in the text. True or False.
True
What should you circle or underline in a multiple choice question?
key words, what the question is asking you, where to find information
What makes a strong claim?
Clearly pick a side, including reasons for the side you chose, and in your answer is relevant.
If there is a multiple choice question that has a picture along with it, what should you do?
Read all the answer choices, once you have found the right answer compare to the picture.
Why would you cross through answers in a multiple choice question?
you are eliminating choices, which will help you find the right answer
What are the advantages of scoring advanced, accelerated or proficient on the test?
You will earn points towards graduation
look out for those in the question or the text to help find the answers.
Name the type of writing style that you may be asked to write.
Argumentative
You can use your calculator on the test. True or False
Trick Question- small section in which you cannot use your calculator
You only have 5 minutes left, you have 10 multiple choice questions left, what do you do?
Read through all questions, answer the ones you know first then go back.