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Attitude
Mind & Body
Know the Test
Math/LAL
General Test Taking
100
How hard should you try during the NJ ASK?
Your absolute hardest. Give it your all!
100
What liquid should you be sure to drink at least one full glass of the morning before the test?
Water (It fuels the brain!)
100
What days next week will you be taking the NJ ASK?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
100
What is the sum of 8 and 4 and what is the product of 8 and 4?
The sum is 12, the product is 32.
100
What should you bring with you to the test?
A sharpened number 2 pencil
200
On a scale of 0 to 10, what is a healthy stress level during the test? (0 being no stress, 10 being maximum stress)
Accept any answer 3-6. You should have enough stress to motivate you to take it seriously, but not so much stress that it effects your concentration.
200
How many hours of sleep should you get each night before the test?
8 hours (your brain needs rest to function!)
200
What subjects are being tested on the NJ ASK?
7th grader answer: LAL & Math 8th grade answer: LAL, Math, & Science
200
How should you approach a section of the LAL test that has a passage to read followed by multiple choice and open ended questions?
Read the entire passage first, then refer back to the passage to help you answer the questions.
200
To manage your time effectively, how long should you spend on a multiple choice question.
1-2 minutes. If it is taking you longer, skip it and go back to it at the end.
300
Name 2 reasons it is important to do your personal best on the test.
It can effect your schedule for next year (go into math lab if you are not proficient in math, be offered enrichment opportunities if you are advanced proficient in either subject); It is a predictor of how well you will do on other standardized tests like the HSPA, SAT, Driver's test, or career field tests; The scores are used to see how our school compares to other school in NJ and you want to make WH proud!
300
Name an example of one healthy breakfast you should eat each morning before the test.
Answers will vary- should include a healthy carb (fruit, fruit juice, toast, cereal, etc) and some protein (eggs, yogurt, milk, cheese, etc)
300
On which days will you take which subject?
7th graders: LAL on Monday & Tuesday, Math on Wednesday & Thursday 8th graders: LAL on Monday & Tuesday, Math on Wednesday, Science on Thursday
300
Besides the test booklet and the answer folder, name 2 things that will be given to you to assist you during the NJ ASK.
Scrap paper, a calculator (for 7th graders on Thursday only; for 8th graders on the last half of Wednesday only), punch out math tools (like a ruler, protractor, manipulatives), a math reference sheet, a writer's checklist.
300
What should you do if you don't know the answer to a multiple choice question?
Eliminate as many choices as possible, then make your best guess. NEVER leave a multiple choice blank. (Studies suggest you pick either letter B or C and use it consistently as your "guess" letter, unless of course you've eliminated that letter as an option)
400
Name 2 non-academic things that can effect your performance on the test.
If you get in a fight with your parents or your peers the week of the test (so no drama during testing week!); If you get teased by your peers during testing week (so be nice to each other!); If you are too hard on yourself during the test or you get hung up on a question (it's okay to not know it all, just move forward and stay positive); If you let the clock stress you out (don't pay attention to when others flip the page or close their books); If you get in trouble during testing week (like for having a cell phone or dress code violation)
400
Name two things to leave turned off in your room to get the best night's sleep during the week of testing.
Answers may vary (cell phone, TV, video games, music players, lights, computers)
400
What are the three types of questions on the math portion of the NJ ASK?
Multiple Choice (MC), Short Constructed Response (SCR), and Extended Constructed Response (ECR)
400
Name 2 of the 4 areas of math topics that will be assessed.
Numbers & Numerical Operations; Patterns & Algebra; Geometry & Measurement; Data, Probability, & Discrete Math
400
What are two strategies to give your best possible answer to a writing prompt?
Answers may include: spend time pre-writing, organize your thoughts, don't use words you can't spell, save time at the end to proof read, use your best handwriting, follow all mechanics rules (capital letters, punctuation, indenting paragraphs, etc).
500
Name 2 things you can do to be as successful as possible and stay in the right frame of mind.
Take deep breathes to stay relaxed; use positive self talk to boost confidence; set goals to do your best; don't fizzle out as the week goes on- finish strong!; shower each morning to feel awake and refreshed; wear comfortable clothing and bring a sweatshirt in case your testing site is colder; although teachers can't answer specific questions you can still ask them- it could help you figure out the answer on your own!
500
Since you'll have very little HW the week of the NJ ASK, if any, what is a healthy after school activity you should do to keep oxygen flowing to your brain?
Excercise! (answers may include: go for a walk, play outside, any type of activity- preferably outdoors, weather permitting)
500
What are the three types of questions on the LAL portion of NJ ASK?
Multiple Choice, Open Ended (OE), and Writing Tasks- also known as Generating Text (GT)
500
Name 2 of the 3 types of writing prompts you will need to do on the LAL section.
A persuasive prompt (this will definitely be on the test); A speculative writing prompt or an explanatory writing prompt. *see the NJ ASK information booklet pg. 4 to learn more about each of these!
500
What are two strategies to give your best possible answer to an Extended Constructed Response (ECR) on the math portion of the test?
Answers may include: Use bullets in your answer for each part of the question, restate the question, explain your answer in words or using labelled numbers, keep your answer organized and inside the box provided, use proper math vocabulary when possible.