Duplicate of PSSA Test Taking Strategies

True or false: Your teacher can read you opinion, narrative, and informational prompts.

What are you allowed to do after you finish your test?

You're allowed to bring your own mints and candies in to class to eat during pssa

When you see the word ESSAY... you know you need to write...

After PSSAs each day, you will study math and science, but also have some fun!

When you see the word ANALYZE... it means...

This is a prompt that asks you to write a 5 paragraph essay about something you know about.

You're allowed to use a pen on the PSSA as long as it's black

True or false: Your teacher can read you TDAQs.

True or false: You should use the writer's checklist on all types of essays.

You will work your hardest EVERY SINGLE SECOND OF EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE PSSA

You should do every single math problem on scrap paper even if you think you know it right away

True or false: You don't need to read the 4-3-2-1 rubric because we already read it in class.

You can draw when you're done on the PSSA

You're allowed a quick break to get a drink or use the restroom if you ask your teacher.

In what subject are you allowed to ask your teacher to read a question to you?

This is a type of prompt that asks you to persuade your reader. It is 5 paragraphs long.

You'll have hot breakfast before the test on certain days and a breakfast bar other days

Being the first one done is a good thing.

Spelin' an gramer donte madder on the pSsA

What can you do at home to prepare yourself for the PSSA?

What should you read FIRST during the ELA/reading tests?

Reading questions aloud to your teacher can help you catch mistakes you made while reading

True or false: you're allowed to use a calculator on some, but not all, of the PSSA math test.

Your teacher will get annoyed if you keep asking to read to him/her.

This is a prompt that requires you to write a story with a BEGINNING, MIDDLE, and END.

What should you highlight?

In which subject's test are you allowed to read a question to your teacher?

On the PSSA, 9 + 10 is

True or false, you MUST write a graphic organizer for EVERY ESSAY you write?

To check your work on the math PSSA, you should do the problem on paper then check with a

When you finish your test, what should you do?

During the math PSSA, you will be given a ruler and a protractor to use.

Proving reading test multiple choice answers with page and paragraph numbers is super important

What's the absolute most important part of any essay/prompt/tdaq?