Preparing for a test
T or F: You should take a test on an empty stomach
What is False
Provide an example of "Positive Self-Talk"
Answers will vary. "I can do this!", "This one is hard, but I can take my time and do my best", "I am going to do my best", etc.
T or F: The test will stop for recess and lunch.
FALSE! The test is your Big Rock for the day. You have the WHOLE day to take it. If you're still testing, you will eat lunch with me then continue working.
You have to break me to use me. What am I?
A glowstick
Taking breaths, small movements, skipping over and returning to questions later, positive self-talk
Name one strategy you can use before testing to be successful?
Getting a good night's sleep, eating breakfast, dressing comfortably, positive mindset, etc.
True or False- I should bring my SNACK and EVERYTHING I need with me when I test.
True- You will NOT be allowed back to your classroom until after testing is done.
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold
True or False-You can review questions and answers before turning in your test.
True- Always go back to review your answers and make sure you have answered all of them.
What kind of pace should you use while taking a test? Fast? Slow? Steady?
What is a steady pace? Not too fast and not too slow
What is a good strategy for taking a multiple-choice test?
Read the questions first! Then use the questions to help guide your answers.
Which days will your grade test next week?
4th Grade- Thursday and Friday
I get bigger the more you take away from me. What am I?
A great strategy when I'm testing is to ___________ answers I know are wrong or don't make sense.
What is eliminate?
How many hours of sleep should you get?
What is 8-10 hours
T or F: You should Eliminate any choices that you know are not the correct answer using the strike through tool.
What is True
T or F: When I'm done testing I can draw or play.
FALSE: When you're done testing you can ONLY READ. So take your time testing!
I have many needles but never sew. What am I?
A pine tree!
What should I do if I feel I can no longer read the entire passage?
Reread the questions and go find the answers
T or F: You should stay up late the night before a test studying.
What is False- The best thing you can do is to go to bed early, get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
What is one thing you can do during the test to be successful?
Take your time, and try your best!
T or F: When I log into the test I can sign in and begin when I want to.
FALSE!!! I MUST listen to Ms. Manasco's directions when I'm signing into the test.
What kind of band never plays music?
A rubber band.
What should I do if I finish before the time given?
What is go back to answer any skipped questions, reread questions and answers, etc.