Getting Ready for SC READY

A student who uses limited and/or vague references to the text in their TDA will most likely earn this score for their writing

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A student who writes his TDA response in German will earn this score for their writing

• zero

• 1

• 1.5

• NS

The state department estimates that students will likely complete the reading portion of SC READY in...

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 2.5 hours

• 3 hours

To raise their chances of receiving a high score on the writing test, students should do all of these EXCEPT

• dissect the prompt to ensure they understand what they are to write

• include relevant quotes that support what they are saying

• introduce themselves

• write a complete essay

A student who makes sufficient reference to the main ideas and relevant key details of the text will likely earn a score of...

• NS

• 3

• 2

• 1

To do well on SC READY, students should...

• be positive and approach the test with a "I Can Do This" attitude

• actively review notes and key terms/concepts they've been taught this year

• prepare by getting to know more about the test and test-taking strategies they can use

• put their best foot forward

During the writing test, students should do all of the following except...

• start by immediately typing their response into their device

• dissect the prompt to clarify what they are to write about

• highlight and annotate the passage

• take time to plan and draft their response on lined paper

During the test, students...

• may talk quietly with a friend when they have finished their test

• can read a novel while others are finishing their test

• eat a light snack

• put their heads down so as not to disturb others

Students are NOT allowed to bring the following into the testing room...

• ear buds

• a cell phone as long as it is on silent

• their Apple watches, FitBit, or other wristband electronic device

• a pillow or light blanket

Tonight, students are reminded to...

• spend a little time reviewing their notes and rubric

• charge their chrome book to capacity

• go to bed at a decent hour (8:30) to ensure a full night's sleep

• set their alarm to awaken early enough to get to school on time