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=After months of studying, working hard and reading passages that seem to never end, the NY State tests are HERE!=

===I know that some are worried about this year's ELA and MATH tests, after hearing so much discussion from your parents and teachers about how the test has changed. How has it changed? Well they will now be based on the common core standards. Yes, the standards you have been hearing so much about in the classroom. The ELA and MATH state tests are just a way to test your knowledge of these standards in ELA, WRITING, and MATH.===

=**HERE ARE THIS YEAR'S TEST DATES and SOME TIPS:**=

April 16th book 1, April 17th book 2 & 3, April 18th book

 * 1) ==Read the directions==
 * 2) ==Read the passage and questions very carefully==
 * 3) ==Think … what the passage is about==
 * 4) ==Think what the question is asking you==
 * 5) ==Check your answers==
 * 6) ==__PLAN YOUR TIME.__ Do Not spend too much time on a passage or on one question==
 * 7) ==Be positive. Concentrate and do your best==

MATH TEST TAKING TIPS

 * 1) ==Read directions==
 * 2) ==Read each problem==
 * 3) ==Think what is the question asking me==
 * 4) ==Look for information you will need to answer the question. What strategy will I use?==
 * 5) ==Think…. How will I answer this question what strategy will I use?==
 * 6) ==Check your work!==
 * 7) ==Plan your time. Don’t spend a lot of time on one passage or question==
 * 8) ==Be positive. Concentrate and do your best.==

=WE CAN DO IT!!!!=