What do we notice about tests? by Susan Ottinger https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi Study the tests in your folder. Then, grab a sticky note and let us know what you found en-us 2021-02-23 17:57:23 UTC 2025-11-18 21:05:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238576848 "best supports" wording - there may be several good choices but they are asking for the one that best supports; same thing applies for "best summary"]]> 2021-02-24 21:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238576848 hjohnson59 https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238577691 The language of the tools that are used throughout the questions.]]> 2021-02-24 21:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238577691 https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238579098 There is a practice hint that is long and they may skip over it.]]> 2021-02-24 21:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238579098 This is a test because the passage is on pages with questions, and there are no pictures. I'm reading for answers not for enjoyment. https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238580348 2021-02-24 21:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238580348 Some questions have multiple answers. Students must take the time to read the directions first.....especially in math! https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238580370 2021-02-24 21:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238580370 https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238580449 Math = reading]]> 2021-02-24 21:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238580449 https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238580631 There are 6 pages to click through to read one passage ]]> 2021-02-24 21:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238580631 Students need time to "play around" with the test and learn how to navigate all the features since it is digital. https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238582518 2021-02-24 21:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238582518 The vocab used throughout the questions could be difficult to understand. casims https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238583978 2021-02-24 21:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238583978 The wording of the question is challenging. Instead of "What does migrate mean?", the test asks, "What is the meaning of migrate as used in the passage?" https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238585181 2021-02-24 21:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238585181 https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238585958 Formatting answers in math is a separate skill]]> 2021-02-24 21:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238585958 Headings/Questions https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238586374 Students have to go back to a section and flip through 6 pages to find the answer.]]> 2021-02-24 21:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238586374 Following Instructions https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238588042 There are lots of instructions to answer one question. Even if students understand the content, they have to be able to read the instructions to know the correct format/tools needed to answer the question.]]> 2021-02-24 21:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238588042 hjohnson59 https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238590104 There are two parts to several questions.]]> 2021-02-24 21:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238590104 There are over 15 bolded words in the math directions before you even begin the test. https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238591356 2021-02-24 21:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238591356 https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238592391 Students will not only need to be able to solve math problems , they must also be able to apply their answers to multiple answer choices when matching. ]]> 2021-02-24 21:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238592391 Let us hope teachers are building stamina in all areas so that the students will survive these marathon tests. https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238593012 2021-02-24 21:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238593012 They have to choose multiple correct answers. https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238594077 2021-02-24 21:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238594077 Some of the tools are distractions! You do not need them. https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238597791 2021-02-24 21:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sottinger/ep0bkvvzsgr1e8hi/wish/1238597791