Test taking strategies

What is a recommended strategy for managing time during a standardized test?

• Spend extra time on the first few questions to ensure they are correct.

• Rush through all the questions to finish quickly.

• Allocate time based on the difficulty level of each question.

• Spend equal time on each question regardless of difficulty.

When interpreting a word problem in a math test, what should you pay close attention to?

• The font size of the question.

• The name of the author of the problem.

• The key information and keywords.

• The paper quality of the test booklet.

Which of the following is an example of a keyword often found in math questions?

• Maybe

• Sometimes

• Always

• Occasionally

What should you do if you encounter a difficult question during a test?

• Spend as much time as needed to solve it before moving on.

• Skip it and come back to it later if time allows.

• Guess the answer and move on immediately.

• 1. Panic and give up on the test.

  
  

Which of the following is NOT a common instruction found in standardized test questions?

• Select the best answer.

• Show all work.

• Skip every other question.

• Choose the most appropriate response.

Which problem-solving strategy involves working backward from the answer choices?

• Making a table or chart

• Estimating values

• Using diagrams

• Working backward

What should you do if you're unsure about the correct answer to a question?

• Leave it blank.

• Guess randomly.

• Make an educated guess using available clues.

• Guess the same letter for every question.

What is the purpose of eliminating obviously incorrect answer choices?

• To increase the difficulty of the test.

• To reduce the number of options to choose from.

• To make the test more challenging.

• To confuse test-takers.

Which of the following is NOT a component of effective time management during a test?

• Setting goals for completing each section.

• Spending extra time on questions you find difficult.

• Rushing through the test without checking your answers.

• Skipping questions and returning to them later.

Which test-taking skill is essential for interpreting and understanding instructions accurately?

• Effective problem-solving

• Time management

• Question interpretation

• Educated guessing