Test Preparation Tools and Strategies

The video tutorial guides students on using the Michigan Department of Education website to practice online test-taking tools for the M-STEP. It covers accessing sample items, using test tools, navigating the test, and completing sample questions. Students are instructed to write a summary of their reading and submit it on Google Classroom. The video also explains how to use various tools like highlighters, sticky notes, magnifiers, and line guides to assist in reading and answering questions. Support is available for any technical difficulties.

What is the main focus of today's plan?

• Practicing with the M-STEP online test tools

• Learning a new language

• Exploring science experiments

• Practicing math problems

Which grade's sample item sets should you click on?

• Grade 4

• Grade 3

• Grade 6

• Grade 5

What are the login credentials for the sample test?

• ela 5 Sam and test 1 2 3 4

• math 5 Sam and test 5 6 7 8

• hist 5 Sam and test 3 4 5 6

• sci 5 Sam and test 9 0 1 2

What is the first thing you need to do on the sample item page?

• Start answering questions

• Write a summary

• Type in the username and password

• Submit the test

What should you do if you can hear the audio during the test?

• Click 'Sound is not working'

• Restart the test

• Click 'Sound is working'

• Skip the audio check

What is the first step after logging in to the test?

• Start answering questions

• Listen to the audio check

• Submit the test

• Write a summary

What should you do if you see three circles on the screen?

• Submit the test

• Click 'Sound is working'

• Click 'Next'

• Restart the test

Which tool helps you highlight important text?

• Pointer tool

• Cross off tool

• Highlighter

• Sticky notes

What is the purpose of the magnifier tool?

• To cross off answers

• To erase text

• To zoom in on text

• To highlight text

Which tool allows you to make notes on the test?

• Line guide

• Highlighter

• Sticky notes

• Pointer tool