Before the Test
Test Taking Tips #1
Test Taking Tips #2
Miscellaneous
Milestones Info
100

The night before the test, you should go to bed _____.

a. At your normal time

b. Not at all

c. Early

d. It doesn't matter what time you go to sleep

c. Early

100

Should you work on the easier or harder questions first?

Easier. You don't want to spend too much time on the harder questions in the beginning of the test. Pacing is important.

100
True or False?

You are allowed to talk if you finish your test before everyone else.

False.

100

How many pieces of scratch paper can you use on the test?

As many as you need. You will be given one piece at a time. Each piece of paper must have your name printed on it and returned to the teacher after the test is completed. 

100

Will milestones scores be used to determine if you can move to the next grade?

Yes

200

Should you bring your book bag to school on testing days?

No

200
If you have time left over at the end of your test, what should you do?

Review your answers

200

What should you do if you get stuck on a problem?

Flag the problem and go back to it

200

Do you HAVE to work out Math problems on scratch paper?

YES!!!!!! We will be reviewing scratch paper to make sure you are working out your problems!!!!!

200

What is the lowest Lexile score you can have in order to be considered on grade level?

3rd grade - 520

4th grade - 740

5th grade - 830

300

The morning of the test, you should make sure to ________________________ so that you are energized.

Eat a good breakfast

300

Is it more effective to study over a long period of time or to cram the information?

Study over a long period of time

300

If you are unsure about the answer to a question, should you leave it blank?

You should flag the question and after answering the remainder of the questions, go back to the questions you flagged and try to answer the question. 

300

Should directions be read before answering a question?

YES!!!!! You should ALWAYS read the directions before starting a section.

300

What grade level will take the Science portion of the Milestones tes?

5th grade

400

True or False?

Positive and negative thoughts can impact how you perform on the test.

True! Thats why it is important to think positive thoughts.

400

True or false?

When completing questions that go with a passage, a good strategy is to read the entire passage before looking at the questions.

False. It is a good strategy to read the questions first before reading the passage so that you know what information to look for.

400

Can you get partial credit on constructed response questions?

Yes, so it's important to at least try!

400

What should you do when you have answered all your questions?

You should check to make sure no questions are flagged and then raise your hand for your teacher to make sure you properly exit the program. 

400

Which milestones subjects do you have to pass for your grade level?

3rd Grade - ELA   (will take ELA and Math)

4th Grade isn't REQUIRED to pass the Milestones but your scores will predict the groups you will be placed in next year. (will take ELA and Math)

5th Grade - ELA, Math (will take ELA, Math, and Science)


500

How many days of testing can you miss? 

None!

500
Before you begin writing your essay, you should make an ________.

Outline

500

Can you ask a teacher to pronounce a word on the test?

NO!!!!!!! The test examiner can only answer a question about technology. 

500

Do you have to finish a section of a test the same day you start it?

Yes - you cannot complete a test the next day. If you start ELA section 2 on Wednesday, you must finish ELA section 2 on Wednesday. 

500

What day do you begin the Milestones test?

April 24th