Tools and Techniques for Test Taking

The video tutorial guides fifth and sixth graders through accessing their technology course on Schoology, completing a math practice test using various tools like text-to-speech, calculator, protractor, and ruler, and then moving on to a reading practice test. It emphasizes the importance of following instructions, using the tools effectively, and ensuring answers are correct before proceeding, as the test does not allow going back to previous questions.

What is the first step to access the technology course on Schoology?

• Visit the school website

• Open your email

• Log into Schoology and go to courses

• Go to the library

What word should be entered at the top and bottom of the math practice test?

• Learn

• Grow

• Math

• Test

Which tool allows you to listen to the math test questions?

• Calculator

• Highlighter

• Protractor

• Text-to-speech

What does the strikeout tool help you do during the math test?

• Eliminate incorrect answers

• Erase mistakes

• Highlight important text

• Zoom in on the text

Which tool should you practice using for measuring angles?

• Highlighter

• Calculator

• Ruler

• Protractor

Where should the zero on the ruler be aligned when measuring?

• In the middle of the object

• At the start of the object

• At the end of the object

• Anywhere on the object

What is the language setting for the reading practice test?

• Spanish

• French

• English

• German

What should you avoid using during the reading practice test?

• Eraser

• Zoom

• Highlighter

• Text-to-speech

What tool helps you focus on one line at a time during reading?

• Line reader

• Calculator

• Protractor

• Ruler

What should you do if you have questions about the practice tests?

• Ignore them

• Contact the teacher

• Search online

• Ask a friend