Test-Taking Skills

What should you NOT do before you have a big test?

• Study

• Get to bed early

• Eat a filling breakfast

• Cram during an all-nighter.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

When you encounter a difficult multiple choice question....

• Skip it and don't come back to it.

• Don't move on until you choose an answer.

• Skip it and come back to it later.

• Guess.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How can eliminating answers help?

• You can guess much eaiser.

• It helps you focus on and not feel overwhelmed.

• It shows the teacher you are trying.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the best way to pace yourself on a test?

• Rush through as fast as you can.

• Spend all your time on the first question.

• Determine how much time you have and how long you can spend on each question.

• Wing it!

What should you do after you answer all questions? Check all that apply.

• Immediately turn in your test.

• Check for any mistakes you made.

• Reread directions to make sure to did everything required.

• Make sure you answered all parts of each questions.

When is the best time to study?

• Gradually over the week before.

• Once a week before and then never again.

• Studying doesn't help.

• Only the night before.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a good strategy for true or false questions?

• Eliminate answer choices

• Read carefully to see if a word is out of place

• Read carefully to see a if word is out of place.

• Skip them and come back to them.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

When it comes to reading passages....

• Read the questions you'll be answering, then read the passage.

• Read the questions you'll be answering and guess.

• Read the passage, then look at the questions.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

When writing an essay...

• Organize your thoughts first, then write.

• Write and submit your first draft without planning.

• Spend the least time on it.

• Only answer the parts you know.

Studying hard is the best way to prepare for a test.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2