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Trying your very best is important!
True
False
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You should use scratch paper to take notes on or to plan your writing.
False
True
3
On MCAS you will be asked to read a passage and answer questions. What is another word that means the same as “passage”?
Text
Selection
Article
Story
4
If you don't know the answer to a multiple choice question, a good strategy would be to…
cross out answers you know are wrong
Bookmark the question and come back to it
look back in the story
Not answer the question at all
5
If you have to WRITE an answer to a question, what do you need to remember?
Start your sentences with a capital letter
Try your best to spell correctly
Put periods at the end of your sentences
Write with lots of detail
6
What is NOT a choice when you finish your test?
Reading
Playing on your Chromebook
Putting your head down to rest
Talking to a friend
7
Who gets to see your scores on MCAS?
Your parents
Your teachers from this year and next year
The principal
You
8
What does it mean if you are asked to find “evidence” for a question?
Go back to find proof in the reading
Skip the question
Call in a detective
Talk about your own thoughts
9
The day of the test you should…
Eat a good breakfast
Come to school late
Use the bathroom and get water early
Make sure your Chromebook is charged
10
On MCAS you will be asked to read a passage and answer questions. What is another word that means the same as “passage”?
Article
Selection
Text
Story
11
You MUST remember:
You are allowed to take your best guess when you get stuck!
You are smart and can do this!
Take your time!
If you get some wrong, everyone will be mad at you!
12
The night before the test you should…
Charge your Chromebook
Go to bed early
Pick out a comfy outfit to wear for testing
Stay up late playing video games
13
If you are feeling tired or frustrated, you can do all of the following EXCEPT:
Say to yourself "I can do this!"
take a long nap
close your eyes and take deep breaths
put your head down for a minute
14
Your teacher can help you read a passage or answer a question on the test.
True
False
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There are strategies you can use to help you do better on the MCAS!
True
False
16
If you don’t understand the passage after you read it, you should just move on and guess all the questions.
false
true
17
Should you race to be the first one done?
Yes! Duh!
No way!
18
BIGTOPS is a helpful strategy for the ELA MCAS is to preview the passage before reading.
True
False
19
How long will it likely take to finish the test if you are reading and thinking carefully?
No time at all!
Maybe 20 minutes
2-3 hours
The entire school day
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You are allowed to ask a teacher to help you with the online testing tools.
False
True
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What does it mean to “preview” the questions before you read?
Watch an advertisement before taking the test
Look at the questions before reading
Read the directions
Guess at the answers
