Half Marathon!

CRT Tests!

CRTs– April-May(70 Math Questions-

2 sections of 35) Utah Valley Half Marathon- June 11

(Provo Canyon-13 miles)

•How do you get ready?

Training Tuesdays

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Miles (Ms. Gee)Test Questions- 5/mile (Math Students)

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Period 1

1 OFFrun 15-30 min

walk or XT 15-30

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run 15-30 min

walk or XT 15-30

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off/stretch

3 miles

2 OFFrun 20-35 min

walk or XT 20-35

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run 20-35 min

walk or XT 20-35

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off/stretch

4 miles

3 OFFrun 25-40 min

walk or XT 25-40

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run 25-40 min

walk or XT 25-40

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off/stretch

5 miles

4 OFFrun 15-30 min

walk or XT 15-30

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run 15-30 min

walk or XT 15-30

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6 miles

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Period 2

5 OFFrun 20-35 min

walk or XT 20-35

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run 20-35 min

walk or XT 20-35

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off/stretch

7 miles

6 OFFrun 25-40 min

walk or XT 25-40

min

run 25-40 min

walk or XT 25-40

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off/stretch

8 miles

Training Tuesdays

*Test Tips (XT)*Relaxation Techniques (XT)

*Practice Tests in Computer Lab (Big Day-UTips)

*Review of Test Questions (XT)*Math Minutes (XT)

Training Tuesdays:

Week 1

*Test Tip #1: Multiple-Choice Questions

The process of elimination can help you choose the correct answer in a multiple-choice question. Start by crossing off the answers that couldn't be right. Then spend your time focusing on the

possible correct choices before selecting your answer.

*Relaxation Technique #1:

*Practice Test #1: Utips:

Training Tuesday FolderWeek 1

Take Test- then log on to Fast Math

*Review of Test Questions:

(UTips)

Training Tuesdays:

Week 2

*Test Tip #2:

Why is this the right answer?Read each question carefully and think before you answer. Be sure that you understand the question before you start to compare answer choices. Look at

ALL answer choices and choose the best and most complete answer- and know why that is the correct answer.

4³ is equal to:a. 4 + 4+ 4

b. 4 x 3 c. 4 x 4 x 4

d. 4/3

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*Relaxation Technique #2:The Palming Method:

(Visualization procedure used to reduce test anxiety.)

Close and cover your eyes using the center of the palms of your hands. (Rest the lower parts of your palms on your cheekbones and place your fingers on your forehead. Don’t touch your eyes!)

Think of some real or imaginary relaxing scene. Mentally visualize this scene. Picture the scene as if you were actually there, looking through your own eyes.

Visualize this relaxing scene for one to two minutes.

Practice visualizing this scene several days before taking a test and the effectiveness of this relaxation procedure will improve.

*Practice Test #2: Utips:

Training Tuesday FolderWeek 2

Take Test- then log on to Fast Math

*Review of Test Questions:

(UTips)

Training Tuesdays:

Week 3

*Test Tip #3:

Have a Positive Attitude

Approach the big test as you'd approach a giant jigsaw puzzle. It might be tough, but you can do it! A positive attitude goes a long way toward success.

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*Relaxation Technique #3:Take a Deep Breath:

You can do deep breathing exercises before the test. Take a deep breath and count to ten.

Then take shorter deep breaths in between passages or sections of the test -- counting to three only.

This exercise is fast and simple, but it really works!

*Practice Test #3: Utips:

Training Tuesday FolderWeek 3

Take Test- then log on to Fast Math

*Review of Test Questions:

(UTips)

Training Tuesdays:

Week 4

*Test Tip #4:

I'm Stuck!Those tricky problems can knock you off balance. Don't get worried or frustrated. Reread the question to make sure you understand it, and then try to solve it the best way you know how. Use key words in test directions and questions such as: choose, describe, explain,

compare, identify, similar, except, not, and but.

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*Relaxation Technique #4:Food and Rest:

The Night BeforeYou should get to bed early.

Remember, your brain and body need sleep to function well, so don't stay up late!

The Morning of the TestDid you know that you think better when you have a full stomach? So don't skip breakfast the morning of the test. Get to school early and do a

ten-minute power study right before the test, so your brain is turned on and tuned up- and you feel ready and relaxed for the test.

*Practice Test #4: Utips:

Training Tuesday FolderWeek 4

Take Test- then log on to Fast Math

*Review of Test Questions:

(UTips)

Training Tuesdays:

Week 5

*Test Tip #5:

I'm Done! Not so fast - when you complete the last item on the test, remember that you're not done yet. First, check the clock and go back to

review your answers, making sure that you didn't make any careless mistakes (such as putting the right answer in the wrong place or skipping a question). Spend the last remaining minutes going over the hardest problems before you turn in your test.

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*Relaxation Technique #5:

Putting the test in perspective:You are not your test score!

Test scores are looked at along with many other pieces of information in determining your academic achievement level. Your grades and progress over time, for example, are also very

important. This may be a big test, but it is still just one test! So RELAX—don’t freeze up- and just do your best!

*Practice Test #5: Utips:

Training Tuesday FolderWeek 5

Take Test- then log on to Fast Math

*Review of Test Questions:

(UTips)