Understanding the Importance of AASA

What does AASA mean for Arizona's school test?

• Aerobic Arachnids and Scaled Anchovies

• Arizona Assessment of Student Achievement

Why do students take state tests like AASA?

• To find out what subjects they like best.

• To check what they know and help their learning.

• To see how they compare to students in other states.

Who decides if a student in Arizona moves to the next grade or stays in the same grade?

• The principal

• The parents

• The teachers

What happens if a student gets a low score on the AASA test?

• They will finish school right away.

• They might go to harder classes.

• They might have to do the same grade again.

What good things can happen if you do well on the AASA test?

• You might get to be in special or advanced classes.

• You will get a job after school.

• You can skip a grade.

What happens if you don't do well on the AASA test?

• Nothing happens.

• You might get bad grades and have to do the grade again.

• You will move to the next grade automatically.

What did Jamie say would happen if you don't study for the state test?

• You will be put in a higher class.

• You will be in a lower class with kids you don't know.

• You will get a scholarship.

What is a good way to study so you don't have to do it all at once before the AASA test?

• Study a little each day.

• Study only the night before the test.

• Only study during the weekends.

How can you make sure you really know the stuff for the AASA test?

• Try to understand it, not just remember it.

• Don't do your homework.

• Only listen to what your friends say.

What is a good habit to help you get ready for a test?

• Be organized and keep track of your notes and homework.

• Ignore what the teacher says.

• Only organize your notes the day before the test.