1. Do’s and Don’ts of Test Taking
Source: PSSA Code of Conduct for Test Takers

2. Do…. Get a good night’s sleep

3. Bring notes with you to the test
Don’t…
Bring notes with you to the test
NOTES

4. Do…
Eat a good breakfast

5. Do…
Listen to, read, and follow ALL directions

6. Bring any of your own electronics (cell phones,
Don’t…
Bring any of your own electronics (cell phones,
i-pods, etc)

7. Ask questions if you don’t understand the directions

8. Read each multiple choice question carefully
Do…
Read each multiple choice question carefully

9. Share a calculator with a classmate
Don’t…
Share a calculator with a classmate
NO SHARING

10. Read open-ended questions and writing prompts carefully

11. Be careful when marking your answers
Do…
Be careful when marking your answers
(don’t skip spaces or skip to the wrong section)

12. Don’t…
Use bubbles to eliminate answers; mark only the bubble for the answer you chose

13. Fill the bubble in completely and erase any answer you change
Do…
Fill the bubble in completely and erase any answer you change

14. Keep your eyes on your own test
Do…
Keep your eyes on your own test

15. Talk with others about the questions during or after the test
Don’t…
Talk with others about the questions during or after the test

16. Try to answer each question
Do…
Try to answer each question

17. Do…
Make sure you answered all the questions in the section before closing your booklet

18. Take notes about the test to share with others
Don’t…
Take notes about the test to share with others

19. Report any suspected cheating to your teacher or principal
Do…
Report any suspected cheating to your teacher or principal

20. Good Luck Jaindl Students!