DON’T STRESS THE TEST! Breaking down test-taking strategies

Presented by: The CCMMS School Improvement Team

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BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

Your family and teachers believe in you– be confident! You have been preparing for these tests all year and you

will do a GREAT job! Tonight, we will…

Discuss what the End of Grade Test looks like Create a night-before/morning of the test routine. Review some simple test-taking strategies Consider which strategies will work best for you

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WHAT ARE THE EOGS/MSLS (NCFES)?

EOGs are end of grade tests MSLs are measures of student learning which are

now called North Carolina Final Exams Both tests are aligned with Common Core Curriculum

and Essential Standards for the content that is taught.

6th & 7th Graders will take EOGs for Reading and Mathematics (active/inactive) and NCFEs for Science and Social Studies.

8th Graders will take EOGs for Reading, Math (active/inactive), and Science and an NCFE for Social Studies.

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WHY ARE THERE EOGS/NCFES? These tests measure student’s progress toward

understanding the concepts that are taught in their courses for that year.

The tests are just one of many measures to determine how well students are grasping the content that is taught.

Do you have any questions about the differences between the EOGS/NCFEs or why they are used?

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Testing begins on May 16th and ends on May 28th with make-up tests for students that were absent on May 30th.

DEVELOPING ROUTINES Go to bed early Eat a protein-rich breakfast (brain

food!) What does protein-rich food mean?

Wear comfortable clothes (bring a sweater/sweatshirt in case you get cold)

Give yourself plenty of time to get ready in the morning before the test so you are on-time

What could your “testing” routine look like? Remember, go ahead and start your new routine soon so it becomes a habit!

QUICK TEST-TAKING STRATEGY REMINDERS

Remember to continue using the strategies your teachers have been focusing with you on…Read directions carefullyRead the entire passage + all answer choicesAnnotating a text (you can use this in all your

classes…on ANY test!)Making predictions before you read or answer a

math problemMake inferences based on prior knowledgeGo with your FIRST answer! Pace yourself as you answer questionsReview all of your answers and check your work

Try this strategy

when reading…

Try this on a math test!

TEST-TAKING STRATEGY KID TALK

What test-taking strategies work well for you?

What is difficult for you when you are taking a test?

Are there any new strategies we talked about tonight that you will try during our tests this year?

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Check out these great websites for additional test-taking ideas…

Website Name

URL

NCDPI* (see sample items)

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/eog/sampleitems/math

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/eog/sampleitems/reading

Study G’s http://www.studygs.net

Scholastic http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/checklist-test-taking-strategies

PBS Kids http://Pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/teststress/article10.html

ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS?

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