Intro to WIDA
This is the first page students see.
This page is NOT part of the test.
There are no questions on this page.
Students should:
Check their name, school, and ID.
If something is wrong, tell the teacher.
If everything is correct, click Continue.
After clicking Continue, the test will start.
This page shows which test is ready.
This page is NOT part of the test.
There are no questions here.
Students should:
Look for the test name.
Wait for the teacher’s directions.
Click Reading when the teacher says to start.
After clicking Reading, the test will begin.
This page is the start of the test.
This page IS part of the test.
Students should:
Wait for the teacher.
When the teacher says go, click Begin The Test.
After clicking Begin The Test, the Reading test starts.
Now, the test...
This page is a test question page.
This page IS part of the test.
Top of the screen
- Reading: This is the Reading test.
- Progress bar: Shows how much of the test is done.
- ❓ Help: Get help if needed.
- ⚙️ Settings: Change basic test settings.
Left buttons (tools)
- ⬅️ Back: Go to the last page.
- ➡️ Next: Go to the next page.
- ✏️ Pencil: Write or take notes.
- 🔍 Zoom: Make text or pictures bigger.
- ☰ Lines: See directions or tools.
Main reading box
- Title: Clarence Birdseye
- Instruction: Read a short biography about Clarence Birdseye.
- 🖼️ Picture: Shows the person in the text.
- Text area: This is where students read information.
What students should do
- Read the text.
- Use tools if needed.
- Answer the questions when they appear.
- Click ➡️ Next to continue.
This page is where students read and work during the test.
Picture of test screen:
This page is a test question page.
This page IS part of the test.
Step 1: Read the text 👀
Read the short text about Clarence Birdseye.
Look for where he went to college.
Step 2: Look at the picture 🗺️
The map shows places in his life.
It helps show New York, Massachusetts, and Canada.
Step 3: Think 🧠
Ask: Where did he go to college?
The text says he attended college in Massachusetts.
Step 4: Choose an answer ✅
Click the circle next to Massachusetts.
Step 5: Move on ➡️
Click Next to go to the next question.
Read first. Think. Choose the best answer.
Picture of test screen
This page is a test question page.
This page IS part of the test.
Step 1: Read the text 👀
Read how Clarence Birdseye watched people ice fishing.
Notice what he saw happen to the fish.
Step 2: Look at the picture 🖼️
The picture shows fish freezing in very cold air.
This matches the text.
Step 3: Think 🧠
Ask: What gave him the idea?
He got the idea by watching fish freeze.
Step 4: Choose an answer ✅
Click Watching fish freeze.
Step 5: Move on ➡️
Click Next to continue.
Read. Look. Think. Choose the best answer.
Picture of test screen:
This page is a test question page.
This page IS part of the test.
Step 1: Read the text carefully 👀
The text says:
“Birdseye designed a quick-freezing machine.”
“Before the 1930s, people did not want frozen food because they thought freezing reduced the quality.”
“Birdseye’s machine improved the flavor and texture of frozen foods.”
Step 2: Look at the picture 🖼️
The picture shows a store with many frozen foods.
This matches the idea that frozen food became better and more popular.
Step 3: Think 🧠
Ask: How did Clarence Birdseye change frozen food?
He did not slow freezing.
He did not reduce food.
He made frozen food better.
Step 4: Choose the best answer ✅
Click He increased the quality.
Step 5: Move on ➡️
Click Next to continue.
Read the text. Find key words. Think about meaning. Choose the best answer.
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