Are you ready for STAAR?

The night before the STAAR test I should...

• Stay up late and skip breakfast

• Go to bed early and stress about the test

• Get plenty of sleep, charge your Chromebook, and eat a healthy breakfast

• Go to bed late and eat a humongous, greasy breakfast

You should bring all of the following items with you to the STAAR test EXCEPT...

• Dry snacks (ie. pretzels, animal crackers, goldfish)

• Jacket

• Crossword Puzzles

• Paper Book

Answer explanation

Come prepared with layers of clothing - you never know what the temperature of each classroom will be. Remember no e-Readers - only paper books! Even if you don't end up reading it - at least you have the option!

What can you bring with you to the STAAR test?

• Blanket

• Homework

• Pillow

• Non-messy snack, water, paper book

Answer explanation

No pillows or blankets allowed! Your backpack will be kept around the perimeter of the classroom during testing to avoid distractions.

You're allowed to have your phone, smart watch, and Air pods with you during the test as long as you don't use them.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You will have to hand over any electronic device that can connect to the internet (except your Chromebook) to the teacher while testing is going on. You will not get it back until the principal gives the all-clear that all testing i over! Just because you are done, doesn't mean everyone is done!

If you don't know a word in a passage, what should you do?

• raise your hand

• guess

• use a dictionary

• use context clues

Answer explanation

Don't guess when you hve tools! Look up the unknown word! You have time!

What is the best way to find the best summary from a list of answers?

• Pick C

• Pick the longest answer

• Beginning, Middle, End and details

• Beginning, Middle, End and only the important info

Answer explanation

Don't be fooled by a longer answer. Read each choice carefully. Look for details that represent the beginning, middle, and end. No opinions allowed in a summary - just the most important facts from the text!

If the questions says "In paragraph 4... " , you DON'T need to reread the passage becayse you probably remember exactly what it said.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

You MUST return to the passages while you answer questions!

Since you are given 4 hours to test, you should NOT do which of the following...?

• double check your answers

• make sure you have answered all all of the questions

• hurry; it's a race to finish first

• reread any part of the passage to answer a tough question

Answer explanation

When you finish the test, all you can do is read or rest - so don't rush! Take your time!

When you read the questions, your strategy should include all of the following EXCEPT....?

• reading all of the questions and answers carefully

• picking the correct answer immediately

• looking up any unfamiliar words either in question or answer

• cross out incorrect answers

Answer explanation

Remember your tools! There is a choice eliminator built into the test! Use it!

You've used all your tools, and you still don't know the answer - what should you do?

• Give it your best shot and choose an answer!

• Leave it blank.

• Ask the teacher for the answer.

• Ask a friend.

Answer explanation

Don't leave blank answers at least take a shot! Also friends and teachers can't help you - show what you know. Cheating on the STAAR test would get you in serious trouble! Teachers can only help with questions about the directions.