CST Testing Reflection

As everyone knows we have all been having CST testing for the exception of the senors. In the beginning I was confident about it. Then it finally came, when I saw the test I was looking at it and saying "WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF READING", well that was only for the English section. I am not going to lie, I did guess on the majority of the questions. I did not feel like reading all of those stories. I bet it was easy if I had read it and not have guessed on the questions. Sorry Ms. Priester, I just was not that into it. After English I had math. I was not taking Geometry I was taking Algebra 2. That test was hard. I only have one advice for those who are taking it next year, "Pay attention or else you are going to regret not listening." I do wish I had payed more attention in class. I do not want to take that test again. As for History, I thought it was pretty easy, but that is just my opinion. Even though we did not get to World War Two, I still knew some what about it. I go ahead in the book to see what we learn and I just read the book. So I am pretty good about the History portion of the test. Over all testing has been very tiring. Tomorrow we all still have the science section of the CST's. I am not sure about that yet. So, I will have to see how well I will do.

Test Prep Handouts Graphic Organizer

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Testing Tips, Strategies, and Plays Reflection

Knowing tips and strategies can help me a lot in testing. It helped me by doing better better on tests. I learned that if I read the questions before reading a prompt or a story it will prepare me to know what I am looking for when I read. I also learned that when I rush on a test it is because I am either rushing to finish first or because I get tired of the test so I just guess. I have to take my time but not to spend too much time on one question. I need to manage my time given wisely. Knowing play writing to help me know what part of speech or what person it is coming from. It can also help me by finding what type of format it is.

My Feelings about the Upcoming CSTs

Taking the CST's make me feel ready and not afraid. I know that I will do well even if I have to stay up to study for it. One experience that I had was with the CHASEE and I was worried at first but then when I started I noticed how easy it was and got through it. When I was taking the CHASEE I studied a lot to get prepared but I was studying for nothing. It was not a big deal. It did not take me that long to take. Actually I finished it early. So the CST's is not a big deal for me, well in my opinion. I just have to keep my confidence and I will do great.