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MCAS GOOD TEST TAKING STRATEGIES...
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If you don't know the answer to a multiple choice question, a good strategy would be to…
look back in the story
cross out answers you know are wrong
Bookmark the question and come back to it
Not answer the question at all
2
Who gets to see your scores on MCAS?
Your parents
Your teachers from this year and next year
You
The principal
3
There are strategies you can use to help you do better on the MCAS!
False
True
4
If you have to WRITE an answer to a question, what do you need to remember?
Try your best to spell correctly
Write with lots of detail
Start your sentences with a capital letter
Put periods at the end of your sentences
5
On MCAS you will be asked to read a passage and answer questions. What is another word that means the same as “passage”?
Text
Story
Article
Selection
6
You are allowed to use paper to take notes on or to plan your writing.
False
True
7
If you are feeling tired or frustrated, you can do all of the following EXCEPT:
Say to yourself "I can do this!"
close your eyes and take deep breaths
put your head down for a minute
take a long nap
8
Your teacher can help you read a passage or answer a question on the test.
False
True
9
What does it mean if you are asked to find “evidence” for a question?
Talk about your own thoughts
Skip the question
Call in a detective
Go back to find proof in the reading
10
You MUST remember:
You are smart and can do this!
If you get some wrong, everyone will be mad at you!
Take your time!
You are allowed to take your best guess when you get stuck!
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The night before the test you should…
Go to bed early
Charge your Chromebook
Stay up late playing video games
Pick out a comfy outfit to wear for testing
12
You are allowed to ask a teacher to help you with the online testing tools.
False
True
13
Should you race to be the first one done?
Yes! Duh!
No way!
14
A helpful strategy for the ELA MCAS is to preview the questions before reading a passage.
True
False
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What does it mean to “preview” the questions before you read?
Watch an advertisement before taking the test
Guess at the answers
Read the directions
Look at the questions before reading
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Trying your very best is important!
True
False
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If you don’t understand the passage after you read it, you should just move on and guess all the questions.
true
false
18
How long will it likely take to finish the test if you are reading and thinking carefully?
The entire school day
Maybe 20 minutes
1-2 hours
No time at all!
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What is NOT a choice when you finish your test?
Playing on your Chromebook
Talking to a friend
Coloring or drawing
Putting your head down to rest
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The day of the test you should…
Use the bathroom and get water early
Leave your Chromebook at home
Make sure your Chromebook is charged
Eat a good breakfast
