Math STAAR Reminders & Test Taking Strategies

What should you do first when you get the test?

Why should you show your work in math?

What’s a good reason to arrive early to the test?

What should you do if you finish early?

What should you bring with you on testing day?

What should you do if a part of the problem is confusing?

What’s a good breakfast choice before the STAAR test?

What does “process of elimination” mean?

Why should you check your math answers?

Why should you underline key vocabulary words in a question?

What strategy should you use to order rational numbers?

What strategy should you use if you see a percent and given the part or whole of a number?

What should you do if you’re stuck on a hard question?

Why draw a diagram in math?

How do you find out what room your are testing in?

What do you get for lunch if you don't bring a sack lunch?

What is estimation useful for?

What should you tell yourself before the test?

What can help you stay focused during the test?

What should you do the night before the STAAR test?