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If you are feeling tired or frustrated, you can do all of the following EXCEPT:
put your head down for a minute
close your eyes and take deep breaths
Say to yourself "I can do this!"
take a long nap
2
The day of the test you should…
Make sure your Chromebook is charged
Leave your Chromebook at home
Eat a good breakfast
Use the bathroom and get water early
3
What is NOT a choice when you finish your test?
Putting your head down to rest
Playing on your Chromebook
Talking to a friend
Coloring or drawing
4
Who gets to see your scores on MCAS?
Your parents
The principal
You
Your teachers from this year and next year
5
If you have time before the test session is over, or if you finish early, you should check your work.
False
True
6
You are allowed to use paper to take notes on or to plan your writing.
False
True
7
When answering multiple-choice questions, you should do which of the following?
Read all your choices before selecting your answer.
Always pick the obvious answer.
Eliminate answers that are obviously wrong.
Always pick the letter C.
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You MUST remember:
Take your time!
You are allowed to take your best guess when you get stuck!
You are smart and can do this!
If you get some wrong, everyone will be mad at you!
9
If you have tried all you can do to answer a question correctly and you still don't know the answer, just skip it!
True
False
10
What does it mean to “preview” the questions before you read?
Look at the questions before reading
Watch an advertisement before taking the test
Read the directions
Guess at the answers
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Which is NOT correct when answering a multiple-choice question?
Read the question carefully.
Read all the answers before making a selection.
Always choice C!
Eliminate answers that are obviously wrong.
12
There are strategies you can use to help you do better on the MCAS!
True
False
13
You should always read the PSS (purpose setting statement) found at the beginning of a reading passage.
False
True
14
Trying your very best is important!
True
False
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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/Use the answer eliminator tool
Not answer the question at all
look back in the story
Bookmark the question and come back to it
16
Your teacher can help you read a passage or answer a question on the test.
False
True
17
You should plan out your answer for a written response. Graphic organizers are a great idea and rough drafts.
True
False
18
What does it mean if you are asked to find “evidence” for a question?
Skip the question
Go back to find proof in the reading
Call in a detective
Talk about your own thoughts
19
If you don’t understand the passage after you read it, you should just move on and guess all the questions.
true
false
20
When answering an Open Response you should "tag" the prompt to be sure to answer all parts.
True
False
21
Which is NOT correct when answering a long comprehension essay?
Plan out your essay; brainstorm ideas.
You should have at least five paragraphs.
Keep your essay short.
Read the writing prompt carefully.
22
The (PSS) purpose setting statement gives information that will help with questions related to the passage.
True
False
23
How long will it likely take to finish the test if you are reading and thinking carefully?
Maybe 20 minutes
The entire school day
No time at all!
1-2 hours
24
Should you race to be the first one done?
No way!
Yes!
25
What is something you should NOT do when answering an open response question?
Keep your answer brief.
Read the prompt carefully and completely.
Underline important parts of the prompt so that you answer all parts.
Include a claim statement, evidence, and your interpretation.
26
The night before the test you should…
Charge your Chromebook
Pick out a comfy outfit to wear for testing
Stay up late playing video games
Go to bed early
27
If you have to WRITE/TYPE an answer to a question, what do you need to remember?
Put periods at the end of your sentences
Write with lots of detail
Try your best to spell correctly
Start your sentences with a capital letter
28
Always proofread and edit if needed, any written/typed long answers (open responses and long composition essay).
True
False
29
On MCAS you will be asked to read a passage and answer questions. What is another word that means the same as “passage”?
Selection
Article
excerpt
Text
30
A helpful strategy for the ELA MCAS is to preview the questions before reading a passage.
False
True
31
What should you NOT do in your open response answer?
Include your claim statement which includes a restatement of the prompt.
Include your interpretation explaining the how and why.
It is always only one paragraph.
Include evidence from the text with quotes and location of proof.
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You are allowed to ask a teacher to help you with the online testing tools.
False
True
