Test Taking Strategies

What is a common piece of advice often given for multiple choice tests?

• Always choose C

• Always choose B

• Always choose A

• Start with the hardest question

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What should you do first when you receive a test paper?

• Look for the easiest questions only

• Take a few minutes to skim the test

• Start answering questions in order

• Write your name

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the 'Hard Start, Jump to Easy' technique?

• Starting with hard questions then moving to easy ones if stuck

• Skipping all hard questions

• Answering questions in reverse order

• Starting with easy questions

Why is it important to read each question twice?

• To understand the question better

• To make sure you don't miss words like 'not'

• To check for spelling errors

• To find hidden answers in the question

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

What should you do at the end of each page of the test?

• Double check your answers

• Move on to the next page quickly

• Take a break

• Mark the difficult questions

What can help you remember an answer you're struggling with?

• Envisioning where you learned the information

• Skipping the question

• Asking a friend

• Guessing immediately

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

What bias exists in true/false questions according to William Poundstone's research?

• Bias towards 'True'

• No bias

• Bias towards 'False'

• Bias towards 'Neither'

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is likely if the previous question's answer was C?

• The next answer will also be C

• The next answer is more likely to be D

• The next answer is more likely to be A

• There is no pattern

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the most common correct answer for five answer questions (A-E)?

• E

• C

• B

• A

What should be your last resort strategy when you have no clue about a question?

• Leave it blank

• Always choose C

• Ask for help

• Use statistical biases