BY CHRISTOPHER S. SEFCHECK, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Spring is here and that can only mean one thing- Testing Time. Yes, it is that stressful time of the year when students begin to feel the pressure of PSSAs or Keystone Exams. Hopefully, these tips and strategies below can help you or your child perform at their best:
Before the Test( s)
• Try to relax, your teachers have you totally prepared
• Get a good night’ s sleep the night before any of your tests
• Eat a good, nutritious breakfast, which includes protein, the morning of the test
• Be on time to school and for the test
• Care about what you are doing
Testing Time
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During the Test( s)
• Stretch often, especially during breaks
• Don’ t let the test intimidate you
• Approach the test like a few mini-tests, not one big test
• Read all the questions before the passages so you know what to look for
• Read in chunks; check your understanding and comprehension before continuing to read
• Make sure you are coloring in the answers in the correct space provided
• Give it your best shot and come back to questions that you were unsure of
• Eliminate answers you know are not correct as soon as you can
• Don’ t be in a rush and don’ t cheat
After the Test( s)
• Go back through only the sections you are permitted and review the questions / answers again
• Make sure all erasure marks are completely cleared
• Try to relax and don’ t worry, you will be fine
Everyone works very hard throughout the year to teach and learn. Please remember that the test should be your best effort, but these tests may not be the best indicator of how much you have learned. If you always do your best and keep learning, you will be the best you can be!
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