Testing begins soon!

AIMS Testing is next week!

Tuesday is the Writing Test.  Times are: 9:00am, 1:00pm & 6:00pm

Wednesday is the Reading Test.  Times are 9:00am, 1:00pm & 6:00pm

Please plan to arrive a bit early for your test!

Reading Test Tips!

READING Test Tips

Use the acronym UNRAAVEL to remember:

Underline the title.

Now predict the passage.

Run through & number the paragraphs.

Are you reading the questions?

Are the important words circled?

Venture through the passage.

Eliminate incorrect answers.

Let the questions be answered.

Two Weeks to go!

How is preparation going for your AIMS tests? We are excited to meet all of you in a couple weeks at testing. As you continue to gear up for your testing, remember it is never too late to ask for some assistance from your instructors and pick up some last minute tutoring. All of these resources are available here on this blog and on our website, www.gothighschool.com 

Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Coffee and snacks anyone?

Good morning Flagstaff! We hope your week is going well. How would you like to have coffee, juice and snacks available before taking the test? Let us know what you think.

Here are some questions to ponder 3 weeks out from your Reading and Writing test:

Are you utilizing any AIMS tutoring? 

Have you made plans on how you are getting to AIMS?

Are you following the blog? If so, send one of us a message that you are!

What concerns do you have about taking the Reading or Writing test?

 Let us help! Please make sure you contact us or your instructors for any help preparing for AIMS

Practice Tests!!!

AIMS Practice Tests  

The Arizona Department of Education has a sample test that students can print and review. It contains each of the AIMS High School practice tests (reading, writing, and mathematics), along with an answer key. Click on the link about to be taken to Primavera's site. 

Please check out the AZ Department of Education Support Materials

http://bit.ly/AZ_Dept_Ed_Support_Materials 

We're up for the challenge!

Do you foresee any challenges getting to your AIMs test, or with the times provided? If so, please let us know! We are flexible and will do our best to help you figure out a solution.

It is important to fulfill your AIMs testing requirements after you have registered. For students attempting a higher or passing score, testing whenever AIMs is available is important! Let us put your concerns to rest of help you figure out your situation.

 Please click on the tab About The Proctors for our contact info!!

AIMS Tips for Students

• Arrive early for tests

• Please Print Confirmation of AIMS Test registration page and bring it with you to each test.

• If you need to change your registration before the day of the test, you may do so by logging back into aims.primaveratech.org.

• Visit the ADE website and practice some AIMS sample tests. STUDY GUIDES are available on the following website: http://www.ade.state.az.us/standards/aims/

• Additional AIMS resources can be found at http://aims1.ideal.asu.edu/

• Be physically prepared. Get plenty of rest the night before.

• Be mentally prepared. Try to relax and do your best.

• Eat a good breakfast the morning of the test.

• Drink a cup of coffee, tea, orange juice or a soft drink the morning of the test. Students need something to help make them alert.

• Be comfortable but alert
  Choose a good spot and make sure you have enough room to work, maintain comfortable posture but don't "slouch"
• Stay relaxed and confident
• Listen to directions as the teacher explains them. Ask about any directions you do not understand.

• Read the directions carefully.

• Look for key words that will help you identify what the question is asking you to do.

• Take your time and work at your own pace. AIMS is not a timed test, but you do want to use your time well.

• Move on to the next item if you are stuck. Be sure to return to it later.

• Answer all the questions

We are here to help!

If you are reading this, you've registered for your AIMs test and are counting down the days until testing right? Many people find testing quite nerve racking! Even as professionals in education taking a test can make us anxious too. We are here to help you every step of the way leading up to test day! We want to make sure you are ready and feeling confident! Please visit the tab "About the proctors", where you can read more about us. Our names are Melissa Westover, Meah Sessions and Todd Ziehm. Please refer to this blog for further info, tips, and discussions about the AIMS test and some fun things along the way as well!

Flagstaff AIMS

AIMS registration starts next week!! Check out this blog for helpful tips and strategies for taking AIMS, fun activities at the AIMS site, and testing location information.