This week, almost all of us finished our mid-year testing. We had a lot of questions in math that we knew how to do now! We had geometry questions, questions about graphs, negative numbers, and even multiplying questions.
We tried to use our strategies for reading comprehension:
- Skim first, then read it slowly. Skimming and reading are not the same thing.
- Use the clues (context) for new words.
- Go back to the reading because the answer is almost always in there.
We also used a lot of our test -taking strategies. The most important or helpful ones we used were:
- Peek at the questions before you read. Then read. Then answer the questions.
- Go back and look at the reading again to check before you click.
- "Slash the trash" (eliminate answers you know are wrong).
- Take your time. There is no need to rush.
- Ask for breaks when you need them.
- Use scrap paper.
- If you have to guess, do an "educated guess."
Nobody enjoys testing. But we all did our best! Everyone in our program who improved on their score got to put their initials on the Wall of Champions!
Taƞyan ecaƞnuƞ !
- Maza
- Jevon
- Itancan
- Dom
- Tate
- Jaden
- Robert
- Isaiah
- Glendean
Those who improved their scores will also get to go to a movie in January.
