All of the following happens if you fail the STAAR test EXCEPT...

Nothing - you're done no matter what.

What do you do if you have too many of the same answers in a row?

Review the questions and answer choices.

What will happen if your electronic device isn't turned in and it goes off during the test?

The whole room's test might be invalidated.

What do you do if you don't know the answer to a question?

Choose the answer that seems the most correct.

Yes, it can save time when having to go back to the text.

What are you allowed to have at your desk while testing?

Cell phones, Headphones, Tablets, Smart watches

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STAAR Test Taking Strategies

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1
When should you use a dictionary/thesaurus?
To check spelling
All of the above
Find synonyms for overused words
Check definitions of unfamiliar words in questions/answers
2
All of the following happens if you fail the STAAR test EXCEPT...
You will not graduate until you pass your STAAR tests.
You will need to attend summer school.
Nothing - you're done no matter what.
You are required to take that STAAR test until you pass it.
3
Should you write a rough draft?
No way!
Of course!
4
Will your electronic devices be returned to you before lunch?
Nope
YAAAAAAAAAS
5
Can your testing teacher read the prompt to you?
Yes - they will read it to the whole class
No - that would be considered cheating
Yes - only if you ask
No - teachers can't read the prompt
6
What do you do if you have too many of the same answers in a row?
Review the questions and answer choices.
That should NEVER happen.
Go back and change your answer even if you think it's right.
Go back and guess.
7
What can a teacher help you with while you're taking your test?
Definitions
Ideas for your paper
Strategies
Clarification of directions
8
What order should you take the STAAR test?
Complete the "Reading" section first.
Complete the "Revise and Edit" section first.
Write your essay first.
All of the above (any order).
9
What is the first thing you do after you read the "Write..." statement?
Make a T-Chart.
Write your rough draft.
Answer your reading questions.
Write your final draft.
10
Can you use a dictionary/thesaurus?
Please do.
You're not allowed to.
Only for vocabulary questions.
If I have enough time.
11
What will happen if your electronic device isn't turned in and it goes off during the test?
The whole room's test might be invalidated.
Don't worry about it.
You will step outside to answer your phone.
We will collect it.
12
What happens if you pass your STAAR?
All of the above
You can have an extra exemption for finals.
You can participate in the STAAR Fun Day.
You never have to take that English STAAR again.
13
How should you answer multiple choice questions?
Pick the first answer you think is right.
The longest answer.
When in doubt, pick "C."
Process of elimination.
14
What are you NOT allowed to do after the test?
Lay your head down
Sit quietly
Write/draw
Read a book
15
What do you do if you don't know the answer to a question?
Guess.
Leave it blank.
When in doubt, choose "C."
Choose the answer that seems the most correct.
16
What day is the English II STAAR on?
Wednesday, April 10th
Friday, April 12th
Thursday, April 11th
Tuesday, April 9th
17
How often is the answer "Make no change."?
ALMOST NEVER.
ALWAYS.
18
How many hours do you have to take your test?
2
3
5
4
19
Should you annotate?
No, it won't help you.
Only when you think the text is boring.
Yes, it can save time when having to go back to the text.
What is "annotate"?
20
What are you allowed to have at your desk while testing?
Cell phones
Headphones
Tablets
Smart watches

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