What should you do first?
A) read the passage
B) read the multiple choice questions
c) complain that you don't like the topic
(answer varies - teacher judge)
100
About how many paragraphs are you expected to write on the WRITING section?
About 5 or enough to answer all parts of the prompt with enough details.
100
Before you look at the answer choices, you should try and predict or solve the question.
True or False
True!
100
What should you try to do before you read the answer choices?
Try to solve/predict the problem before looking at the answers
200
What should you do the morning of the test?
Eat breakfast
200
When you read the questions, what should you do before finding the answer?
Preview the questions by circling the question word and underlining important parts.
200
Before you write, what are expected to do?
Plan or brainstorm!
200
Name or explain 2 subtraction strategies.
varies
200
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.
300
How can you decrease stress levels?
Relax, breathe slowly, tell yourself you can do it.
300
When you read a multiple choice question, you should try and answer it before you look at the answer choices.
True or False
True!!
300
What is one item you are graded on in the WRITING section?
answers will vary
300
Name or explain two addition strategies.
(varies)
300
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
C) prove the answer in the text
Both B and C
400
All your parents and teachers ask it that you...
Do your best from beginning to end!
400
What should you circle or underline in a multiple choice question?
key words, what the question is asking you, where to find information
400
What are two items you are graded on in the writing section?
answers will vary
400
When should you show your work?
Every single question!
400
Why would you put an "x" at the end of an answer in a multiple choice question?
you are eliminating choices, which will help you find the right answer
500
What are the advantages of scoring Meets or Exceeds on the AIMS test?
4th grade! Feel proud!
500
When you already know the answer to a multiple choice question, what do you still need to do?
Prove it! Go back to the text and underline the answer.
500
Name the 4 types of writing styles that you may be asked to write.
What is your plan if you have a question you can not answer?
(varies)
500
You have worked through a problem and used your strategies but you don't see your answer in the choices. You should...
A) choose the one that closely matches yours
B) Tell the teacher there isn't a correct answer
C) rework the problem to see if you made a mistake
D) just pick one