ALGEBRA STAAR TESTING TIPS
Get a good night's sleep (before the test, not during it!)
Eat a healthy breakfast (and pack a healthy snack) (stomach growling is distracting)
Dress in layers (too hot, too cold, no problem) (stay in dress code)
Bring a couple of #2 pencils with erasers.
Make good use of your highlighter, calculator, graph paper and formula chart
Relax! It is normal to be nervous before a test, Try to relax and not worry.
Plan on using your strategies (they actually really work!)
Chant "I am Brilliant, I am Brilliant" 10 times on the way to school
(its a great confidence boost!)
Always Always Always remember to try your absolute best!
Eat a healthy breakfast (and pack a healthy snack) (stomach growling is distracting)
Dress in layers (too hot, too cold, no problem) (stay in dress code)
Bring a couple of #2 pencils with erasers.
Make good use of your highlighter, calculator, graph paper and formula chart
Relax! It is normal to be nervous before a test, Try to relax and not worry.
Plan on using your strategies (they actually really work!)
Chant "I am Brilliant, I am Brilliant" 10 times on the way to school
(its a great confidence boost!)
Always Always Always remember to try your absolute best!
During the TEST
Read the whole question and all answer choices before marking an answer.
Double check - Did you answer what they asked? Don't be fooled!
Pace Yourself - don't spend too much time on any one problem
Answer every question - when in doubt, make your best educational guess
Eliminate obvious wrong answers
Find key words or phrases to help guide you to the right answer
Read the whole question first!
Take Your Time - there is no prize for finishing first!
Read the whole question and all answer choices before marking an answer.
Double check - Did you answer what they asked? Don't be fooled!
Pace Yourself - don't spend too much time on any one problem
Answer every question - when in doubt, make your best educational guess
Eliminate obvious wrong answers
Find key words or phrases to help guide you to the right answer
Read the whole question first!
Take Your Time - there is no prize for finishing first!
Remember, it is ok to not know everything. This test will have some questions designed to challenge the limits of your knowledge. JUST DO YOUR BEST.