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Night Before
During the test
stress
part A part B
tips and tricks
100
What should you do for dinner the night before a test?

eat healthy foods

eat a full meal

don't eat junk

100

True or False?

Your first answer to a question is usually correct.

true- usually
100
What kinds of stretches can you do in your chair during the test?

arch your back

roll your head

shrug your shoulders

shake out your hands

100
What is Part A?
the first part of a part A, Part B question.  Part B is based on part A
100

After you read a question, you should:

A) think of the possible answer

B) re-read and reflect on what is being asked

C) find the correct answer as fast as you can

D) A and B

D
200
What can you do with your backpack the night before a test?
make sure it has your agenda book, folder and anything else you need so you don't have to stress about it in the morning
200

When answering questions from a reading passage, you should read the ____________ first.

A) questions B) passage

A
200
What is a one minute vacation?
a place you have created in your mind that makes you feel happy or peaceful- you can imagine in your mind how it looks, feels, smells, tastes and sounds
200
What do I need to include in a PCR?

answer the question

topic sentence

text evidence

several sentences

answer all questions in the prompt

200
Why would underlining key words in the directions be helpful.
Underlining the key words helps me to make sure I answer the question correctly and fully.
300
Can you call Mrs. Fincher the night before PARCC for some counseling?
sorry, I'm busy that night
300

Why is it important to read all answer options before choosing one?

There may be a better answer. 

Some of the answers may be correct, but are not the best answer.

300

Which of the following is NOT an example of positive self-talk?

  A) "I can do this!"

B) "I"ll never get this done in time."

C) "I know I'll do just fine."

D) "I'm going to let my knowledge show."

B
300

What do you do if you don't know the meaning of a word on PARCC?

A- ask the teacher what the meaning is

B- ask your friend what the meaning is

C- Use the context of the sentence and passage to try to figure it out. replace it with another word

C
300

What does it mean to "bookmark" a question?

To mark a question so you can come back to it later.

400
How can your mom and dad help you the night before a test?

- try to reduce your stress

-encourage you

-feed you a healthy dinner

-help you prepare

400

If you do not know an answer, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A) re-read all choices

B) cross out two that are obviously wrong

C) bookmark the question and come back to it and make your best guess

D) leave it blank

D- leave it blank
400
What happens to your brain if you are super stressed?

your brain will not be ale to organize its thoughts

your brain won't work as well

you may make mistakes

400
Can a teacher help you with the answers when you take PARCC?
no
400

Give three examples of ways you could study for a test.

-read your notes

-review your study guide

-teach your parents

-quiz yourself

-read your school work

500
What are three things you can do to get ready for a test the night before?

- get a good night's rest

-make sure your family knows you have a test

-eat a healthy dinner

- study

-get your back pack and lunch ready

-pick out your outfit

500

Watching for related questions throughout the test can help you. Why is this a true statement?

Many times you will find the answer to one question in the question itself on another part of the test.

500
What is mindfulness?

practices that help you quiet your mind so you can focus and calm down

it is focusing on the here and now - not the past or future

500
How is part B related to part A?
you use the information from part A to answer part B.  Sometimes part B questions can help you answer part A.
500
What is one way to make sure you have answered all the questions to a written response?

Go back to the question/ promps and read them  again

make sure you use text evidence

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