Which of the following is a good general testing strategy?

Eliminate wrong answers when you're unsure

Never use scratch paper on confusing questions

When you come to a multiple choice question you don't know the answer to, what can you do first?

Cross off the choices you know are wrong.

Organize your thoughts in a list.

What answers should you eliminate?

Answers that are correct but don't answer the question

Name that strategy. I read the question carefully and I eliminated 2 out of the 4 choices. I can't figure out what choice to go with..... What should the test do?

read each choice carefully making sure EVERY word is correct

choose an answer with their eyes closed

cheat and look at a neighbor's paper

choose the one with more words in it

Name that strategy!!! I am really unsure of an answer. I spent a good amount of time on one question and I have 10 more to go. What should the test taker do?

cross out choices that you know it is not and star the question to return to later

leave it blank and hope the teacher doesn't notice

Name that strategy!! After reading the test questions, cover the choices. I then reread the question and think about MY answer before reading the test choices

giving myself time to think about my knowledge/understanding

Which of the following is a good strategy for answering multiple-choice questions?

B) Eliminate obviously wrong answers first.

A) Always choose the first answer.

C) Choose the answer that looks the longest.

When encountering a difficult question, what should you do?

C) Eliminate wrong answers and make an educated guess.

What is a good strategy for reading comprehension questions?

B) Read the questions first, then the passage.

A) Read the passage quickly and answer immediately.

C) Ignore the passage and guess the answers.

D) Only read the first and last paragraphs.

How should you manage your time during a test?

C) Spend less time on questions you know.

A) Spend equal time on all questions.

B) Spend more time on questions you know.

D) Spend all your time on the hardest questions.

What should you do if you finish the test early?

B) Review your answers carefully.

Which of the following is a good vocabulary strategy during a test?

B) Use context clues to understand unfamiliar words.

D) Ignore vocabulary questions.

What is a good strategy for answering true/false questions?

B) Look for absolute words like 'always' or 'never'.

How can you improve your focus during a test?

B) Take deep breaths and stay calm.

A) Think about what you'll do after the test.

What should you do if you don't understand a question?

B) Read it again slowly and carefully.

C) Ask the teacher for the answer.

What is a good strategy for essay questions?

B) Plan your answer before writing.

A) Write as much as you can, even if it's off-topic.

C) Start writing immediately without planning.

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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.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When I see a long reading passage on my test, I might try ___________________.

Reading the questions before reading the passage.

Skipping it and not answering the questions because they're too hard.

All of the above.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

On the day of the test, I should ____________________.

Eat a good breakfast.

Sleep in and be late to school

Skip breakfast.

Skip school.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

While I'm taking the test, I should remember to ________________________________.

talk to my neighbor.

make lots of noise.

take my time but not to spend too much time on any one question.

All of the above.

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Before taking the test you should

Eat a huge meal

Get a good nights sleep

Show up to your testing location as the bell is ringing

stay up late

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When answering multiple choice questions, what is the first thing you should do?

always choose C

read all answer choices first

look for a pattern with the letters

choose your favorite letter

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What should you NOT do to prep for the exam?

Get a good night's sleep

Eat a healthy breakfast

Stay up all night

Drink some water

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

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