Test Taking Strategies

When working on a writing prompt, I should...

• skip lines on the paper.

• write using large letters.

• draw pretty pictures.

• write neatly on every single line.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

When answering a short-answer test question, I should...

• not use complete sentences.

• use textual evidence. (The author stated...I know this because...)

• write very quickly and use sloppy handwriting.

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

During the test, I should...

• move as quickly as I can.

• take my time and stay focused.

• skip around the test.

• think about what I am going to do at lunchtime.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

The night before my big test, I should...

• stay up extra late.

• Argue with my sister.

• go to bed early.

• eat lots of junk food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

If I finish my test quickly, I will probably...

• get a very high score.

• not do as well as others who take their time.

• talk to my neighbor because I am bored.

• get all the answers correct.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

On the day of the test, I should...

• eat a good breakfast.

• sleep in and be late to school.

• skip breakfast.

• skip school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

While I'm taking the test, I should remember to...

• talk to my neighbor.

• make lots of noise.

• take my time, but not spend too much time on any one question.

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

While the test directions are being read aloud, I should...

• listen carefully.

• draw pictures on my test.

• talk to everyone.

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

For multiple choice questions, I should...

• choose the first answer that sounds right to me.

• read all the answer choices before picking one.

• say, "eeny meeny miney moe" to pick an answer.

• ask a friend to help me.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

When I see a long reading passage on my test, I might try...

• reading the questions before reading the passage.

• skipping it and not answering the questions because they're too hard.

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10