mcas assembly “planning for success”. do you remember why you take the mcas? a) measure what...
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Do you remember why you take the MCAS? A) Measure what you should know as
a result of your education B) Measure how well we have taught
you what you should know C) Use results to help us improve as
a school
What is a Standard?
A) The skills and knowledge you should have at a specific grade level
B) Objectives of what you should know as a result of your education
Grade Level Math Review Qs
Directions
1) No blurting2) Correct answer3) Small prizes at the end for correct
answers.
Planning for SuccessTips from your math teachers-Multiple Choice: Take your time! Read the whole question Do the question 1st then check for the
answer. The easy or wrong answers are always a choice, don’t be fooled.
Process of elimination, can you throw 2 out?
Use the time you have to check your work, then recheck it, then check it again...
Planning for SuccessTips from your math teachers cont.-Open Response/Short Answers: Show and explain all work for all 5
questions There is more than 1 part, answer
each part, you will be able to do it! Write the formulas you use Label parts (A, B, C, etc.)
Planning for SuccessTips from your “non-math” teachers- Use the formula reference sheet you
are provided Read all of the answers before you
solve them Re-read the problem after you solved
it to see if your answer is reasonable Your ELA strategies still work outside
of your ELA classroom… mark up your text with your thoughts, background knowledge, connections, visuals, & key words are helpful
Remember…
Your teachers have prepared you for this
Take pride in your work. Your work is a reflection of you and the entire school.
“If you think you can or think you can’t, you are right!”