A Student’s Guide to A Student’s Guide to the the STAAR STAAR Test at Test at Askew ElementaryAskew Elementary

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A Student’s Guide A Student’s Guide to the to the STAAR STAAR TestTest

Let’s go through a few

reminders about testing, so that you will be able to do

your very best on the STAAR

test!

When do I take the When do I take the STAAR STAAR Test?Test?

Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade

April 1 – Writing Day 1

April 1 – Math

April 2 – Writing Day 2

April 2 – Reading

April 22 – Math April 22 – Math

April 23 - Reading April 23 - Reading April 23 - Science

Mark your

calendar!

On the day of the test…On the day of the test…

Have a good breakfast!Be at school on time!

On the day of the test…On the day of the test… Bring a water

bottle to school

Dress in comfortable clothes

Bring a jacket or sweater, just in case the classroom is chilly!

On the day of the test…On the day of the test…

If you bring a cell phone to school, it must be turned OFFOFF and stored in your backpack.

Kindles and Nooks have to stay home!

On my desk during the test…On my desk during the test…

Desks and tables must be clear during the test.

Only test materials and pencils should be on your desk or table.

Keep water bottles, snack, and a book to read (AFTER the test) UNDERUNDER your desk or table.

During the test…During the test…

Listen carefully to allall directions

Do not talk, make noise, or disrupt others during the test

Working on the test…Working on the test… Relax – remember how SMARTSMART you are

- you will do a great job!

Work carefully, using all the great things you have learned!

If you get frustrated, take a deep breath. Tell yourself, “I CAN DO THIS!”

If you don’t know the answer to a question…

JUST DO YOUR BESTJUST DO YOUR BEST!

Time for the test…Time for the test…

You will have 4 hours4 hours to complete your test AND bubble in your answer choices.

Restroom and snack breaks ARE included in the 4 hours, so don’t waste time.

Your teacher will let you know when you have: 3 hours, 2 hours, 1 hour, 45 minutes, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, and 5 minutes left.

Breaks during the test…Breaks during the test…

REMEMBER: Restroom and snack breaks ARE included in the 4 hours.

If you need to go to the restroom, raise your hand quietly and wait for permission from your teacher.

You may eat snack (animal crackers) while you work, but keep all food and water AWAY from your answer document.

When I finish the test…When I finish the test…

Check your answer document carefully.

Place your answer document and any scratch paper you used inside your test booklet.

Raise your hand quietly until your teacher picks up your test.

After the test is picked up…After the test is picked up…

You may:RESTREAD A BOOKBooks must be picked out

before the test begins, and may not be opened until the test has been finished and picked up. Books may not be taken on restroom breaks during the test.

You may NOTNOT:

Talk/make noise

Draw/color Write Play Do puzzles

After everyone is After everyone is finished with the test…finished with the test…

Listen to your teacher’s directions.

Don’t talk about the test with your teacher or classmates.

Be proud of yourself for doing your very best!

When you get home, relax and get another good night’s sleep.

What if I’m absent on the day of What if I’m absent on the day of the STAAR test?the STAAR test?

There will be MAKE UP testing days on the Thursday and Friday of each testing week for any students who are absent.