State Testing Strategies

On the day of the test . . .

• I should rush so I can be the first one finished.

• I should not use my strategies.

• I should talk to my classmates while testing.

• I should try my best and use my strategies.

When working on a listening passage question, which strategy is best?

• Listen to the passage only once, then go with your instincts

• Listen to the passage multiple times and take notes

• Listen to the passage once while reading the questions

• Listen to the passage, match words from passage to answers

What should you do when you are starting a test? (Two answers)

• Read the DIRECTIONS for THE WHOLE TEST (if different sections-be sure to read these before starting each section).

• Read the passages BEFORE answering any of the questions.

• Assume you know what and how to answer all the questions so immediately start working on them before reading the passages.

• Simply start your writing.

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. 

Which of the following is a good strategy for answering multiple-choice questions on a reading comprehension test?

• Read the questions first, then the passage

• Skim the passage and answer based on memory

• Ignore the passage and guess the answers

• Read the passage after answering the questions

When analyzing a poem, which strategy is most effective?

• Focus only on the rhyme scheme

• Consider the poet's use of imagery and symbolism

• Ignore the poem's structure

• Only read the poem once

What is a useful strategy for improving vocabulary?

• Memorize the dictionary

• Use new words in sentences

• Ignore unfamiliar words

• Only learn synonyms

Which strategy is best for understanding complex sentences?

• Break the sentence into smaller parts

• Read the sentence quickly

• Ignore punctuation

• Focus only on the verbs

What should you do if you encounter an unfamiliar word during a test?

• Skip the question

• Guess the meaning based on context

• Look up the word in a dictionary

• Ask the teacher for help

Which strategy helps in identifying the main idea of a passage?

• Focus on the first sentence only

• Look for repeated themes or ideas

• Ignore the conclusion

• Read only the last paragraph