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Do’s and Don’ts of Test Taking
Source: PSSA Code of Conduct for Test Takers
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Do….Get a good night’s
sleep
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Don’t…
Bring notes with you to the test
NOTES
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Eat a good breakfastDo…
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Do…
Listen to, read, and follow ALL directions
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Don’t…
Bring any of your own electronics
(cell phones, i-pods, etc)
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Ask questions if you don’t understand the
directions
Do…
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Do…
Read each multiple choice question
carefully
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Don’t…
Share a calculator with a classmate
NO SHARING
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Read open-ended questions and writing
prompts carefully
Do…
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Do…Be careful when
marking your answers
(don’t skip spaces or skip to the wrong section)
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Don’t…Use bubbles to
eliminate answers; mark only the bubble for
the answer you chose
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Do…
Fill the bubble in completely and
erase any answer you change
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Keep your eyes on your own test
Do…
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Don’t…Talk with others about
the questions during or after the test
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Do…
Try to answer each question
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Make sure you answered all the questions in the section before closing
your booklet
Do…
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Don’t…
Take notes about the test to share
with others
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Do…
Report any suspected cheating to your teacher or
principal
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Good Luck Jaindl Students!