1. Test Taking Tips!
By Cindy Belman
Grade 8

2. Did you know... Thursday, April 28, 2016 & Friday, April 29, 2016
We will be taking the Math Benchmark 2 Extended Response
In our Math classes
Math Benchmark 2 Extended Response
Is free-response type of test
Explain your thinking
Write clearly and
Show all your work
Most importantly,
TRY YOUR BEST because
This test COUNTS!

3. Also, did you know... SBAC Math Assessments will be given on
Monday, May 2, Computer Adaptive Test
Tuesday, May 3, Computer Adaptive Test
Wednesday, May 4, Classroom Activity
Thursday, May 5, Performance Task
SBAC Math Assessments are similar to the SBAC ELA we just finished
Here are a few tips to help you perform better on your next assessments

4. Before the test…REST!
Get at least 7 hours of sleep so you are not tired during the test.

5. Be Fueled for School
Make sure you eat breakfast. Eat something before you leave your house or when you get to school so you will not be hungry during the test. More importantly, your brain and body will need the nutrients to function!

6. You’re taking your test on your Chrome Book…
SO BRING YOUR CHROME BOOK!
Have it charged and ready for testing!

7. Here are some things you can do to help you out
While taking the test...

8. Predict!
Predict Before you Choose An Answer!!

9. Read!
Read every word on there; don’t just skip and skim the text!

10. Relax!
Don’t stress over the test, try to relax!

11. Make sure you know what you’re being asked!
Think about what
the question is
asking you to do.

12. Eliminate! Eliminate answers that you know are wrong!

13. DO YOUR BEST!!

14. After the Test
Bring something to read! You may read or put your head down and rest.
DO NOT distract others around you by talking or making noise.