Week 36: RISE Testing Tips!

I hope everyone is enjoying the Easter Break and beautiful St. George weather! Remember to be back to class on Tuesday, April 23 for RISE Testing:) 

I have met with every student, showed them their SAGE score from last year, made a goal for RISE and talked about a couple things they can do to help them succeed--kind of a meta-cognitive testing conversation. It was awesome to visit and find out what students know about themselves and how to succeed. 

Many wanted to use foldables of some kind so I'm posting the foldables I introduced. Students may use these as they see fit. I'm excited for RISE, for students to shine and show what they know. They are wonderful kids and I LOVE being their teacher!

Please review foldables and testing tips below.

I'll do my part to provide a quiet, ethical testing environment, give you breaks, pace you (so you don't test too quickly) and provide gum and snacks to keep you going! You've got this!!

Testing Foldables

Remember to use these in a way that works for you!! If they are different that shown below, totally fine. This is a way to organize your thoughts and the information you read for the test.

To Use for Literature and Listening Comprehension

To Use for Informational Comprehension

1. READ THE QUESTIONS FIRST: This will let you know what to really pay attention to when you read.
2. READ EDITING PORTION OUT LOUD: Everyone will have headphones on their entire time. Our ears will catch what our eyes auto-correct. On the editing portion, as we practiced, quietly read the sentences out loud to catch mistakes.
3. REMEMBER YOUR GOALS AND YOUR PLAN: A lot of testing is up to you. If you know you have a hard time sitting, ask to get up and take a lap around the hall. If the silence kills you, chew gum or be sure to listen to the questions and answer being read. Remember your goal and remember what you need to do to be successful.
4. USE THE TOOLS: The RISE test has built-in tools to help you be successful. Use the dictionary, highlighter, answer strike-out or even change the color of your screen to read better. Use those tools baby, they will make your life so much easier!
5. RELAX: I believe in you. I've done a good job preparing you. You can do this and do it well. Remember to breathe and relax (see below). You're awesome and remember RISE is simply a time to shine!!

Very proud of these awesome students who read their way into our iRead Club by reading the equivalency of 36 books!!!!! They received a killer t-shirt, candy and ticket into our gigantic, may I add epic, end-of-year party to be held May 9th. 

Chandler B.

Heidi P.

Truman H.

Sarah M.