What happens if you fail the Mock STAAR? (pick two)

You will need to attend tutorials to improve, You won't get very good grades on the Mock Star Assignments

What do you do if you don't know the answer to a question?

Eliminate wrong answers and narrow it down.

What do you do if you have too many of the same answers in a row?

Review the questions and answer choices.

Yes, it can save time when having to go back to the text.

What will happen if your electronic device isn't turned in and it goes off during the test?

The whole room's test might be invalidated.

Can your testing teacher read the prompt to you?

No - teachers can't read the prompt

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Mock STAAR Test Taking Strategies '24

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1
What happens if you fail the Mock STAAR? (pick two)
You will need to attend summer school.
You will need to attend tutorials to improve
Nothing - you're done no matter what.
You won't get very good grades on the Mock Star Assignments
2
What are you NOT allowed to do after the test?
Write/draw
Sit quietly
Read a book
Lay your head down
3
What order should you take the STAAR test?
Complete the "Revise and Edit" section first.
All of the above (any order).
Complete the "Reading" section first.
Write your essay first.
4
What do you do if you don't know the answer to a question?
When in doubt, choose "C."
Leave it blank.
Eliminate wrong answers and narrow it down.
Guess.
5
When should you use a dictionary/thesaurus?
To check spelling
Find synonyms for overused words
All of the above
Check definitions of unfamiliar words in questions/answers
6
What happens if you pass your Mock STAAR?
You will likely pass the real STAAR
All of the above
You will likely recieve great grades for the 6 weeks
You won't need many tutorials before the real test
7
Can you use a dictionary/thesaurus?
You're not allowed to.
Please do.
Only for vocabulary questions.
If I have enough time.
8
What can a teacher help you with while you're taking your test?
Definitions
Ideas for your paper
Clarification of directions
Strategies
9
How many hours do you have to take your test?
5
3
4
The Whole Day
10
Will your electronic devices be returned to you before lunch?
YAAAAAAAAAS
Nope
11
How often is the answer "Make no change."?
ALWAYS.
ALMOST NEVER.
12
What is the first thing you do after you read the "Write..." statement?
Answer your reading questions.
Write your final draft.
Fold your Insider Chart
Write your rough draft.
13
What day is the English II Mock STAAR on?
There isn't one
Wednesday, February 30th
Thursday, February 9th
Tuesday, February 6
14
What do you do if you have too many of the same answers in a row?
That should NEVER happen.
Go back and change your answer even if you think it's right.
Review the questions and answer choices.
Go back and guess.
15
Should you annotate?
No, it won't help you.
Only when you think the text is boring.
Yes, it can save time when having to go back to the text.
What is "annotate"?
16
How should you answer multiple choice questions?
Pick the first answer you think is right.
When in doubt, pick "C."
The longest answer.
Process of elimination.
17
What are you allowed to have at your desk while testing?
Headphones
Tablets, pencil, scratch paper
Smart watches
Cell phones
18
Should you write a rough draft?
Meh.
Of course! It's for a grade.
If I feel like it.
No way!
19
What will happen if your electronic device isn't turned in and it goes off during the test?
The whole room's test might be invalidated.
You will step outside to answer your phone.
We will collect it.
Don't worry about it.
20
Can your testing teacher read the prompt to you?
Yes - they will read it to the whole class
No - that would be considered cheating
No - teachers can't read the prompt
Yes - only if you ask

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