PSSA Test Taking Strategies

Question 1

Being the first one done is a good thing.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 2

You should do every single math problem on scrap paper even if you think you know it right away

Accepted Answer

true

Question 3

On the PSSA, 9 + 10 is

Accepted Answer

19

Question 4

Reading questions aloud to your teacher can help you catch mistakes you made while reading

Accepted Answer

true

Question 5

This is a prompt that asks you to write a 5 paragraph essay about something you know about.

Accepted Answer

Informational

Question 6

What should you read FIRST during the ELA/reading tests?

Accepted Answer

The questions

Question 7

What's the absolute most important part of any essay/prompt/tdaq?

Accepted Answer

Answering the question.

Question 8

Spelin' an gramer donte madder on the pSsA

Accepted Answer

false

Question 9

True or false: You should use the writer's checklist on all types of essays.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

True or false: Your teacher can read you opinion, narrative, and informational prompts.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

In which subject's test are you allowed to read a question to your teacher?

Accepted Answer

reading, ela

Question 12

You're allowed to bring your own mints and candies in to class to eat during pssa

Accepted Answer

false

Question 13

What are you allowed to do after you finish your test?

Accepted Answer

Nap., Put your head down but keep your book open on your desk.

Question 14

You can draw when you're done on the PSSA

Accepted Answer

true

Question 15

Proving reading test multiple choice answers with page and paragraph numbers is super important

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

In what subject are you allowed to ask your teacher to read a question to you?

Accepted Answer

science, math

Question 17

When you finish your test, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Make sure every bubble is bubbled perfectly!, Make sure you proved answers with page/paragraph numbers, flip through the pages to make sure you didn't skip anything, Keep your book open on your desk. ALWAYS. Never close it.

Question 18

After PSSAs each day, you will study math and science, but also have some fun!

Accepted Answer

true

Question 19

This is a type of prompt that asks you to persuade your reader. It is 5 paragraphs long.

Accepted Answer

Opinion

Question 20

When you see the word ANALYZE... it means...

Accepted Answer

explain

Question 21

Your teacher will get annoyed if you keep asking to read to him/her.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

You're allowed to use a pen on the PSSA as long as it's black

Accepted Answer

false

Question 23

You will work your hardest EVERY SINGLE SECOND OF EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE PSSA

Accepted Answer

TRUE, TRUE

Question 24

True or false, you MUST write a graphic organizer for EVERY ESSAY you write?

Accepted Answer

true

Question 25

What can you do at home to prepare yourself for the PSSA?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm. Don't stress. You're going to rock it., Eat a healthy breakfast., Go to bed by 8 PM., Run around and play after school.

Question 26

You're allowed a quick break to get a drink or use the restroom if you ask your teacher.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

This is a prompt that requires you to write a story with a BEGINNING, MIDDLE, and END.

Accepted Answer

Narrative

Question 28

True or false: you're allowed to use a calculator on some, but not all, of the PSSA math test.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 29

True or false: You don't need to read the 4-3-2-1 rubric because we already read it in class.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 30

True or false: Your teacher can read you TDAQs.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

You'll have hot breakfast before the test on certain days and a breakfast bar other days

Accepted Answer

true

Question 32

What should you highlight?

Accepted Answer

ONLY the MOST important information in the text and passage

Question 33

To check your work on the math PSSA, you should do the problem on paper then check with a

Accepted Answer

calculator

Question 34

When you see the word ESSAY... you know you need to write...

Accepted Answer

5 paragraphs after you make a graphic organizer

Question 35

During the math PSSA, you will be given a ruler and a protractor to use.

Accepted Answer

True

PSSA Test Taking Strategies

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PSSA Test Taking Strategies

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