Test Taking Strategies - Math

If I don't know what to do with variable expressions, I can substitute values in place of the variables and work from there.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

All of the following are good time-management strategies to use during a test EXCEPT...

• If I don't know it after a minute or two, flag it and move on.

• Don't spend too much time on one question.

• Move on to another question after five seconds.

• Be consistent in my answer choice for all unanswered questions at the end (pick B or C for all).

I should only use my scratch paper to perform addition and subtraction

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You should use your scratch paper for notes, work, and other parts of the test to help keep you on track.

Tags

CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

It is important to pay attention to last-minute details the teacher may provide before you start a test.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Which of the following is a good strategy to do before you start a test?

• a brain-dump where you write down important information you remember from that lesson/activity/unit

• talk while the teacher is giving directions

• waste time getting materials ready AFTER the test has begun

Answer explanation

A brain-dump is where you write down any important information, formulas, patterns, etc. that you think will be important for that test.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

Leaving questions unanswered is okay.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

NEVER leave a question blank - especially a multiple-choice!

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Cramming is not effective because it heightens test anxiety.

• True

• False

All of the following are good strategies for studying before a test EXCEPT...

• study old tests/quizzes as these

• rewrite class notes, problems, examples

• don't study; if you know, it you know it

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

You should look at the clock every minute or so to see how much time you have left.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Looking at the clock every minute or so will only stress you out. It is best to look periodically.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

On a multiple-choice question, all of the following are good strategies EXCEPT...

• eliminating obviously wrong answers

• see if there are any answer choices alike or similar

• use clues from the question or previous questions to help

• always pick C

Answer explanation

A lot of times when two or more answer choices are similar, that means one of them is correct.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.7.10