Ms.+Maraj

Ms. Maraj's Class!! ABC's of a Successful School Year for Kids

=• Attend school regularly.= =• Be prepared for class.= =• Communicate your needs to your teacher and parents.= =• Develop a positive attitude.= =• Eat a good breakfast each morning.= =• Focus on your goals.= =• Give yourself a pat on the back regularly.= =• Help yourself before seeking assistance.= =• Imagine what you'd like to be as an adult.= =• Join in on all class activities and discussions.= =• Keep on task.= =• Learn as much as you can.= =• Make the most of every situation.= =• Note your progress.= =• Optimize your talents.= =• Put forth your best effort.= =• Quickly resolve conflicts.= =• Run your race with the intention of winning.= =• Study! Study! Study!= =• Trust yourself and try new things.= =• Use your time wisely.= =• Voice your opinions.= =• Watch out for distractions.= =• X-amine your work carefully.= =• You are capable of great things.= = = =• Zero in on your strengths and build upon them= = = =-author unknown=

=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:**=

= **__ELA TEST DATES/TIPS__**=

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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 DATES/TIPS__**

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.==

=YOU CAN DO IT!!!= =Here is a powerpoint slideshow about how to prepare for a state test:= []

To get an idea of what both State Tests __MAY__ look like. Check out New York State Common Core Sample Questions.
=CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:=

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=Videos/Games on various MATH strategies we have used in class:=

How to learn my times tables:
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Solving multiplication and division word problems:
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=Links to TEST PREPARATION resources used in the classroom:= I-READY []

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