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 todayâs 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 farmerâs 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. âTwas the Days Before
Testing
⢠Go to bed on time.
â˘Put a few number 2 pencils
with erasers in your backpack.
â˘Solve family/friend problems before
the testing date.
â˘Talk to your parents about any
concerns that you might have about the
test.
12. Day 2
⢠By the end of todayâs 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
⢠Donât 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 isnât
the answer!
20. The Process of Elimination
⢠If you can eliminate two wrong
answers, your chance of
choosing the right answer is
greater.
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.
â˘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 havenât 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 â 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.