Reading Test Taking Strategies

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

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

• True

• False

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

 It's important that I ________________________. 

• give my best effort and keep a good attitude.

• Take my time

• Read the stories, stop and jot and use process of elimination to answer the questions

• All of the above

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

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.

During the test, I should _________________. 

• Move as quickly as I can.

• Skip around the test.

• Take my time and stay focused.

• Think about what I'm going to do at recess.