Test Taking Strategies

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What is evaluating in the context of reading?

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Forming opinions and arriving at conclusions about your reading.

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What should you remember while taking a test?

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Take your time but not to spend too much time on any one question.

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What does it mean to clarify a text?

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To clear up any confusion about a text and resolve questions.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text carefully and critically to understand its meaning.

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What should you do for multiple choice questions?

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Read all the answer choices before picking one.

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What is summarizing?

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Condensing the main ideas of a text into a shorter form.

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What is questioning in reading?

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Asking questions about the text to enhance understanding.

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What is the purpose of taking notes during a test?

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To help remember key points and organize thoughts.

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What is the benefit of practicing test-taking strategies?

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Improves confidence and performance on actual tests.

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What does it mean to connect ideas in a text?

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Relating new information to what you already know.