Test Taking Tips! By Cindy Belman Grade 8

Did you know... Thursday, April 28, 2016 & Friday, April 29, 2016 We will be taking the Math Benchmark 2 Extended Response In our Math classes Math Benchmark 2 Extended Response Is free-response type of test Explain your thinking Write clearly and Show all your work Most importantly, TRY YOUR BEST because This test COUNTS!

Also, did you know... SBAC Math Assessments will be given on Monday, May 2, 2016 - Computer Adaptive Test Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - Computer Adaptive Test Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - Classroom Activity Thursday, May 5, 2016 - Performance Task SBAC Math Assessments are similar to the SBAC ELA we just finished Here are a few tips to help you perform better on your next assessments

Before the test…REST! Get at least 7 hours of sleep so you are not tired during the test.

Be Fueled for School Make sure you eat breakfast. Eat something before you leave your house or when you get to school so you will not be hungry during the test. More importantly, your brain and body will need the nutrients to function!

You’re taking your test on your Chrome Book… SO BRING YOUR CHROME BOOK! Have it charged and ready for testing!

Here are some things you can do to help you out While taking the test...

Predict! Predict Before you Choose An Answer!!

Read! Read every word on there; don’t just skip and skim the text!

Relax! Don’t stress over the test, try to relax!

Make sure you know what you’re being asked! Think about what the question is asking you to do.

Eliminate! Eliminate answers that you know are wrong!

DO YOUR BEST!!

After the Test Bring something to read! You may read or put your head down and rest. DO NOT distract others around you by talking or making noise.