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2. Day 1
Reading the Directions
• Did you know reading the
directions is the number one way
to improve your score on tests?
• Today we will practice looking at
key words in directions and
strategize ways to improve our test
taking skills
3. Objective
• By the end of today’s lesson I will:
• Identify key words in directions
that give me critical clues on how
to solve the problem and write a
list of 5 must remember test taking
tips for success on the test
4. REWARD!!
• You can earn a candy treat if your
team has the most correct answers
at the end of the period!
• Why is a farmer’s favorite candy?
6. Reading Directions
Exercise
• Put your name at the top of the
paper.
• Read the initial directions chorally
with the class and discuss key
terms take notes in your AVID
journal
7. On Your Own
• On your own, read the sample list
of directions and circle the key
words. Be prepared to defend your
answer.
• At the end of 5 minutes, you will
review your answer sheet with
your team, and confirm your
answers.
8. Team Work
• Review your answers in your
tutorial team. Be prepared to
defend your answer and share with
the whole group in 10 minutes.
• Points will be awarded to teams
who work well together.
9. More Team Work
• Review the test taking strategies
on the back of your worksheet.
• Discuss as a group, and underline
or highlight those strategies that
apply to the CST testing format.
• In your journal, write 5 testing tips
to share on a poster tomorrow.
11. ‘Twas the Days Before
Testing
• Go to bed on time.
•Put a few number 2 pencils
with erasers in your backpack.
•Solve family/friend problems before
the testing date.
•Talk to your parents about any
concerns that you might have about the
test.
12. Day 2
• By the end of today’s lesson I will:
• Create a poster to inspire students
on campus to do well on the CST
test by including successful test
taking tips and motivational
language and images!
13. Are there rewards
today?
• Yup! The knowledge of a job well
done, and perhaps a little treat as
well… looking for leadership,
teamwork, and motivation today!
14. More Test Taking
Strategies
• Please take out our journal and
create a space for two column
notes. We will taking notes on the
following slides
15. The Morning of Testing
• Start your day as you always
do.
• Eat a good breakfast.
• Think of what you will do to
relax after you get home from
school.
• Think Positive!
16. Multiple Choice Questions
• If you do not understand the
directions, ask for help.
• Read the question and all
answer choices before
marking anything.
17. Pace Yourself
• Don’t spend too much time on
any one question. Do your best
and then move on.
• Answers the easiest questions
first, but be sure to go back to
those questions you skipped.
18. Multiple Choice Questions
• Do not change your answers
unless you are very uncertain
about your first answer choice.
• Try to answer every question.
Make the most intelligent
guess you can.
19. The Process of Elimination
• After you have been through all of
the questions once, go back and find
questions you have some
knowledge about and eliminate
choices that you know are incorrect.
I know C isn’t
the answer!
20. The Process of Elimination
• If you can eliminate two wrong
answers, your chance of
choosing the right answer is
greater.
21. Answering Questions
• Don't guess blindly, but if you
have time to think about the
best answer choice, make it!
22. Skip, Return, Check
• If you finish early, check to
make sure you have
answered all questions.
23. Key Words
• Find key words or phrases
in the question that will help
you choose the correct
answer.
24. Are we communicating?
• Make sure you understand
what the question is asking.
• Be sure you are responding to
the question that is being
asked.
25. Reading Passages
• If the test requires you to read
passages and then answer
questions about what you read,
read the questions first.
•By doing this, you will know what
you are looking for as you read.
This also helps you go faster on
the test.
26. Reading Passages
• When there are several
questions about a reading
passage or chart, look for
clues in other questions that
will help you with those items
about which you are unsure.
27. Math Computation
• When using scratch paper on a math
test, double check to make sure that
you have copied the problem
correctly from the test booklet!
28. Math Computation
• Line up place value correctly on your
scratch paper (thousands, hundreds,
tens, ones) or the answer will be
incorrect.
29. Math Computation
• If your answer does not match one
of the choices, reread the problem,
recopy the numbers, and try
solving it again.
30. A Matter of Time
• If any time remains, spend it on
those questions about which you
know nothing or almost nothing.
• As you go back through, do not
change all answers.
• Remember: Your first
guess is usually right.
31. Final Tips
• Fill in bubbles fully, write neatly,
and erase stray marks.
• Double-check the test number in
your test booklet against the
answer sheet every few questions
to be sure you haven’t gotten on
the wrong number.
32. The Death Grip
• If your arm tires during testing it
is probably due to the grip that
you have on your pencil.
• Relax the grip and give those
muscles a break.
• Do not do arm exercises during
testing as this disturbs others.
33. Thank you, Mr. Know-it-all!
• Remember it's okay not to
know everything — unlike
class tests, these tests will
have some questions designed
to challenge the limits of your
knowledge at a grade level
above your current grade.
34. Creating a Poster
• Review your notes and highlight
the best test taking strategies
presented this week.
• With a team of no more than 3, you
will create a poster that inspires
students on campus to do well on
the CST that will be hung in both
main buildings.
35. An inspirational video?
• Those interested in creating a
short video to inspire CVMS can
meet with Mrs. Ilko after school on
Thursday to learn how to use
Animoto. We will share that video
with the school on Monday.