Test Taking Strategies Reading

I should always read ALL the directions carefully before answering a question.

• True

• False

I should read the questions first before reading the text, so I know what to look for.

• True

• False

When answering questions I should

• Highlight evidence from the text

• Eliminate Wrong answers

• Reread the passage if necessary

• Look for context clues to figure out words I do not know

When reading the passage I should

• Read for understanding

• Read for speed

• Read carefully

• Read only the first and last sentences

Which of the following is true?

• It is always a good idea to read the test questions before reading the passage.

• It is never a good idea to read the test questions before reading the passage.

Which strategies apply to a reading STAAR test?

• highlight key words

• skim the text for the key words

• read and re-read

• CER

• talk to your friends

Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking strategy?

• Reading carefully

• Underlining the ENTIRE passage

• Underlining evidence

• Crossing out incorrect answers

If I do not know a multiple choice answer, I should

• Leave it blank,

• it won't count against me

• Read each answer, eliminate, and make the best guess

• Make a pretty picture out of the bubbles

I should take notes to help me

• Indentify or understand the main idea

• Indentify or understand the topic

• You don't need to take notes on a reading test!

• Only take notes if you want to

I should ALWAYS look at all the answer choices before choosing my answer.

• True

• False