1. Preparing to Pass the PASS
Williston School District 29
March 2009

2. When is the PASS Writing Test?
PASS Test
When is the PASS Writing Test?
March 2009
Day 1 March 10, 2009 Extended Response
Day 2 March 11, 2009 Multiple-Choice Items

3. PASS Test

4. PASS Test What’s on the PASS Writing test? 1-4 points 5-8 items
Domain
Possible Points: Extended Response
Possible Points: Multiple-Choice Items
Content/ Development
1-4 points
5-8 items
Organization
Voice
1-3 points
Conventions

5. Make sure you follow the writing directions.
PASS Test
Make sure you follow the writing directions.

6. Use your rubric during the writing section.
PASS Test
Use your rubric during the writing section.

7. Remember, only the lined pages in your answer document are graded!
PASS Test
Remember, only the lined pages in your answer document are graded!
only 2 pages

8. When you are done, use the “Writing Checklist” to check for mistakes.
PASS Test
When you are done, use the “Writing Checklist” to check for mistakes.

9. Your multiple choice answers will be marked on an answer document.
PASS Test
Your multiple choice answers will be marked on an answer document.

10. Test- Taking Tips

11. Get enough rest!

12. Eat a good breakfast!

13. Arrive at school on time!

14. Be comfortable and alert!

15. Relax and stay confident!

16. Sample Question
Relax and stay confident!
Read the question carefully!

17. Sample Question Relax and stay confident!
Make sure you understand what the question is asking.

18. Sample Question Relax and stay confident!
Means “unrelated”- a detail that doesn’t belong in the passage
Look back in the passage.

19. Relax and stay confident!
Sample Question
Relax and stay confident!
When a question says to choose the best answer, read each choice. There may be more than one answer that seems correct, but choose the one that is the best.

20. Show the state how smart you are and make your school proud!
Most importantly…
Show the state how smart you are and make your school proud!
Pass the PASS!