Testing Strategies - STAAR 3rd Grade Reading

On a test you should....

• Guess on all of the answers

• Go as fast as you can

• Take your time and do your best

• Try to be the first one done

When should you begin answering the questions?

• After you read the passage and take notes

• As soon as you start the test

• Whenever you want

• After reading half the passage

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

If you do not know the answer what should you do

• Guess and hope for the best

• Give up

• Skip it

• Flag it for review and come back to it at the end of the test

It is okay to stop and take a break during the test

• True

• False

When is a good time to stop and take a break if you need it?

• After you finish one passage and the questions that go along with it

• In the middle of reading a story

• Every 5 minutes

• Never

If I finish my test quickly I will probably _______

• Get a very high score

• Talk to my neighbor because I am bored.

• Not do as well as others who take their time

• Get all the questions correct

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

What is the first thing you should do once the test begins

• Put my head down

• Raise your hand and ask for a piece of paper

• Start answering questions

• None of the above

If you're feeling overwhelmed during the test it is okay to

• Give up

• End the test early

• Pause, take a deep breath and take a quick break for water or the bathroom

What does the S in SMART Strategies stand for?

• Scan and Predict

• Stop what you're doing

• Sorting

• Stop collaborate and listen

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

What does the M in SMART Strategies stand for?

• Make and confirm predictions

• Map text features

• Make up the answer

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.4