Test-Taking Vocabulary

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What is an outline?

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A general sketch, account, or report indicating only the main features of a book, subject, or project.

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What does it mean to predict?

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Making an educated guess about the future.

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What does it mean when a jury comes to a conclusion?

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Determining something based on information and reasoning.

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What does evaluated mean?

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To assess or grade something.

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What does interpret mean?

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To explain the meaning of information, words, or actions.

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What is a rubric?

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A guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic papers, projects, or tests.

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What does it mean to analyze?

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To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or draw conclusions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through research and experimentation.

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What does summarize mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of something.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.