How to Take a Test

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.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

While the test directions are being read aloud, I should ______________________.  

• listen carefully.

• draw pictures on my test. 

• talk to everyone. 

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

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.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

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.

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CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Which of the following is a good general testing strategy?

• Answer D on all questions

• Eliminate wrong answers when you're unsure

• Answer B on all questions

• Never use scratch paper on confusing questions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

One of the most important testing strategies is...

• Slow down and think about what I am reading and answering

• Wait until I am told what to do by the teacher

• Come late to class

• Rush through the test and don't through all the questions

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CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What should you do before starting a test?

• A) Review all the instructions carefully.

• B) Start answering questions immediately.

• C) Ask your friend for help.

• D) Skip to the last question.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

When encountering a difficult question, what is a good strategy?

• A) Spend all your time on it.

• B) Skip it and never return.

• C) Eliminate obviously wrong answers.

• D) Guess randomly.

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CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

What is the best way to manage your time during a test?

• A) Spend equal time on each question.

• B) Focus only on the questions you know.

• C) Allocate more time to questions with higher points.

• D) Rush through the test.

How can you ensure you understand a reading passage in a test?

• A) Skim through it quickly.

• B) Read it multiple times if necessary.

• C) Ignore it and answer the questions.

• D) Ask the teacher for the answers.

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CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10