PREPARING FOR THE WASL
APRIL 21-23-24-28-29 MAY 1
WASL TIPS
The WASL tests at OUR school will be take place over 2 weeks.
Students can prepare for the test by:
getting enough sleep
eating a healthy breakfast
wear a comfortable/favorite outfit
be positive- expect to do well
face fears by asking questions before the test
TIPS FOR ANSWERING QUESTIONS
Essays or extended response items:
READ the whole question or information noting important clues and the problem. REREAD the information and note "what are they asking me to do or solve?"
Words used may include:
Compare: ways in which two or more things are different
Describe: tell the sequence of events or tell the steps
of an event or item as if you were drawing it.
Define: give the best meaning of the word.
Diagram: give a drawing, chart or plan; label the parts
and write a short explanation.
Discuss: give reasons for something; write the pros and
cons, give details.
Explain: tell the main ideas; describe reasons for differences
of opinion or results and try to state causes.
List: write a group of statements or details or steps
that show order; be brief and to the point.
State: write the main points in logical order.
Graph: label both axes; give it a title; use appropriate
intervals.
You MUST answer all the questions and WRITE TO THE TOPIC or PROBLEM!
MULTIPLE CHOICE
BEFORE reading the choices,
THINK about what the answer may be or how to
get it.
READ all the choices before bubbling
one.
Cross out wrong answers. This narrows down the options.
Make sure answers are properly marked.
TRUE/FALSE
For the answer to be true, ALL of the statement must be true.
Beware of terms such as always or never. These terms are more likely to be in false statements.
YOU CAN'T GET ANY POINTS IF YOU LEAVE IT BLANK!
April 21
Monday
Writing Day 1
April 23
Wednesday
Math Day 1
April 24
Thursday
Math Day 2
April 28
Monday
Writing Day 2
April 29
Tuesday
List/Rdg Day 1
May 1
Thursday
List/Rdg Day 2