You are going to
take a test called STAR Reading. It is a reading test that has fill-in-the-blank
questions. You will answer the questions on a computer. It
will take about ten minutes to answer all of the questions. Don't
worry if someone finishes their test before you do. All the tests
are different.
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of the questions has a sentence with a word missing. There will also
be a list of three or four words that could fit in the blank. Your
job is to choose the word that best completes the sentence. |
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five questions will each have more than one sentence. One of the
sentences will have a word missing. From the list of answers, choose
the word that best completes the sentence. You will be given extra
time to answer these questions, so don't rush. |
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| Choosing
your answer is easy. Each answer has a number next to it. Just
press the number of the keyboard that matches the number of your choice.
Then press the <return> key. |
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press the number, a blue circle will appear around it. The blue circle
shows you which answer you picked. It does not mean that you have
picked the correct answer. The program also puts the word you
picked in the blank so you can see how it fits in the sentence.
You can change your answer before
you press the <return> key. Just press a different number. You
cannot change your answer after you press the <return> key. |
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you will get to answer some practice questions. The practice questions
look just like the real test, except they also have an instruction box
to remind you how to pick an answer. |
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a picture of a clock at the top right corner of the question screen, it
means that time is almost up for that question. Press the number
of your answer and the <return> key on the keyboard quickly. |
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choose an answer in time, you will see a message that says time has run
out. The next question will come up in a few seconds, so be ready. |
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| If you see
this message when you are practicing, raise your hand and call the teacher
or test monitor. He or she will know exactly what to do to get you
ready for the test. |
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When
you have finished all of the practice questions, the program will automatically
start the test. Relax and get ready - the first question will come
up soon. Keep answering questions until the program tells you that
you have finished the test. If you don't know the answer to a question,
go ahead and make your best guess.
When
you finish the test, click "Quit" and wait for additional directions from
your teacher or test monitor.
HAVE
FUN AND DO YOUR BEST!
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Contents
Curriculum
Teachers
Note to Teachers
Please read these instructions
to your students before they take their first test. Read each section
exactly as it is printed so that all students know what to expect at each
stage of the test. |