Test taking strategies review

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.

Answer explanation

During the test, it is best to take your time and stay focused to ensure accuracy and avoid careless mistakes.

While I'm taking the test, I should remember to take my time, but not spend too much time on any one question.

• 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

Answer explanation

The correct choice is to take your time but not spend too much time on any one question, as mentioned in the question prompt.

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.

Answer explanation

To answer multiple choice questions, it is important to read all the answer choices before making a selection. This allows for a more informed decision-making process.

Which of the following actions will help you feel prepared for your test?

• Getting a good night's sleep

• Arriving on time

• Arriving late and feeling hungry

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Getting a good night's sleep will help you feel prepared for your test by ensuring you are well-rested and alert.

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

Answer explanation

The correct choice is to use textual evidence (The author stated...I know this because...) when answering a short-answer test question.

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 my friend to help me.

Answer explanation

Read all the answer choices before picking one.

It's important that I ________________________. 

• give my best effort and keep a good attitude.

• get overwhelmed and give up. 

• rush through my test and not care about my answers. 

• All of the above. 

Answer explanation

Giving your best effort and maintaining a positive attitude is crucial for success, making it the correct choice.

Students who finish first usually have better scores on the MAP and other tests.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Students who finish first do not necessarily have better scores on tests. Therefore, the statement is False.

What is a good strategy to use on a difficult question where you are unsure of the answer? (Choose All that Apply)

• Skip it and come back later (mark it for review using the tools).

• Eliminate the answers you know are wrong.

• Review the text for clues.

• Just choose C because it's usually right.

Answer explanation

Reviewing the text for clues, eliminating known wrong answers, and skipping the question to come back later are effective strategies for difficult questions.

On a Constructed Response Question, which of the following should you be sure to do? (Choose All That Apply)

• Restate the question in your answer.

• Use evidence to support your answer.

• Explain your evidence.

Answer explanation

To answer a Constructed Response Question, you should restate the question, explain your evidence, and use evidence to support your answer.