Test Taking Strategies

It is important to __________________ for each new section of the test and for each question.

• select the answer

• raise your hand

• read the directions provided

• ask questions

It's important to do which of the following before reading the text?

• Look the text over to determine what the genre is.

• Look the text over to see what kinds of graphics, footnotes, or other information may be included.

• Scan the questions to see what information you may need to look for.

• All of these

At the end of each passage you should ______________________.

• review your answers for that passage

• move quickly to the next passage

• raise your hand

• submit your test

To find an answer that is in the text, you should always ________________.

• guess

• try to remember what you just read

• G.B.A.R. (Go Back And Read)

• eliminate answer choices

When answering multiple choice questions, what is the first thing you should do?

• always choose C

• read all answer choices first

• look for a pattern with the letters

• choose your favorite letter

If I do not know a multiple choice answer, I should

• Leave it blank

• it won't count against me

• Read each answer, eliminate, and make the best guess

• Make a pretty picture out of the bubbles

Match the following test suggestions:

• get plenty of sleep, charge your chromebook, make sure your alarm is set

• During the test you should...

• Have a good breakfast, wear something comfortable but not pajamas, dress in layers

• The night before the test (tonight!) you should...

• Use any extra time to make sure your essay feels comlpete, make sure you've answered everything

• Before you submit the test you should...

• Take your time, trust yourself, use all the skills and planning tools you know, do your best!

• The morning of the test you should...

Before taking the test you should

• Eat a huge meal

• Get a good nights sleep

• Show up to your testing location as the bell is ringing

• stay up late

Which of the following is a good general testing strategy?

• Answer D on all questions

• Eliminate wrong answers when you're unsure

• Answer B on all questions

• Never use scratch paper on confusing questions

One of the most important testing strategies is...

• Slow down and think about what I am reading and answering

• Wait until I am told what to do by the teacher

• Come late to class

• Rush through the test and don't through all the questions