Forward Exam

According to the Forward Exam Cheer, what should you always do BEFORE reading a passage?

• Eat a snack

• Nothing--just start reading the passage.

• Read the questions first!

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CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

How should you read the text when taking the FORWARD exam?

• As FAST as possible! Speed shows that I'm SOOO smart!

• Take your time. There is NO timer on this test!

• Take notes about the important parts of the story as you read

• Skip words you don't know. Who cares.

• Add words you DO know (that will fit correctly) if you don't know a word while you're reading

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4B

What is the main purpose of the Forward Exam?

• To assess students' knowledge and skills

• To entertain students

• To provide a break from regular classes

• To teach new content

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for reading comprehension on the Forward Exam?

• Skim the text quickly

• Read the questions before the passage

• Ignore difficult words

• Read the passage multiple times

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What should you do if you encounter a difficult word during the Forward Exam?

• Skip it and move on

• Guess its meaning from context

• Ask the teacher for help

• Look it up in a dictionary

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

In the context of the Forward Exam, what does 'annotate the text' mean?

• Highlight important parts

• Write a summary

• Draw pictures

• Underline every sentence

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

• Pacing yourself

• Reading instructions carefully

• Guessing on every question

• Reviewing your answers

What type of questions are typically found on the Forward Exam?

• Multiple choice

• True or false

• Essay questions

• Fill in the blanks

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CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4A

How can you best prepare for the vocabulary section of the Forward Exam?

• Memorize the dictionary

• Practice with flashcards

• Ignore vocabulary

• Read comic books

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

What is a common mistake students make during the Forward Exam?

• Reading questions carefully

• Rushing through the test

• Taking notes

• Reviewing answers

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C