Test Taking Tip and Strategies

What will give you the big picture of what you will encounter on the test?

• Glancing over the test

• Asking a teacher

• Asking a friend

• Not looking at the test

What will ensure that you will get as many questions right before the test ends?

• Help a friend

• Answer the easy questions first

• Ask the teacher for the meaning of a word

• Key words

How can you not be tricked by words like "always", "never", and "not"?

• Ignore those words

• Skim the paragraph

• Read the question carefully

• Skim the question

How can you better understand the question?

• Prove it

• Skim the paragraph

• Skip the question

• Rephrase the question

How can you avoid running out of time?

• Glance over the test

• Pace yourself

• Take a nap

• Ask for help

What should you keep your eyes on?

• The remaining time

• Your friend

• The door

• The test

What can you use to organize your writing?

• A highlighter

• A dictionary

• Double Cheeseburger Graphic Organizer

• A ruler

What words should you pay close attention to?

• Unknown words

• End of the sentence

• Beginning of the sentence

• Key words

How can you catch any mistakes before submitting your test?

• Ask a friend

• Use your time to go back and review

• Ask for help

• Watch the remaining time

What should you label the top left box of the Double Cheeseburger Graphic Organizer?

• Conclusion

• Prove it

• Answer

• Summary