FAST TESTING STRATEGIES

What should you do first when reading a passage?

• Skim the passage first.
• Read the questions first.
• Read the passage fully before answering.
• Look for bold or italicized words.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

How can you quickly find the main idea?

• Look at the first and last sentences.
• Identify key words in the passage.
• Summarize each paragraph.
• Check the title and headings.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the best way to approach multiple-choice questions?

• Pick the first answer that looks correct.
• Eliminate obviously wrong answers.
• Read all choices before answering.
• Choose the answer that looks most complex.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Why is annotating the text helpful?

• It helps you track key details.
• It makes the text easier to understand.
• It helps guess the correct answer.
• It makes the passage shorter.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What should you do if you don’t know an answer?

• Guess randomly.
• Pick the longest answer choice.
• Choose the first answer you see.
• Eliminate wrong answers and make an educated guess.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

How can you determine the meaning of an unknown word?

• Use context clues.
• Look up the word in the dictionary.
• Use a dictionary if available.
• Break the word into prefixes and suffixes.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is an effective strategy for time management?

• Spend equal time on each question.
• Skip hard questions and return later.
• Use extra time to check your work.
• Pace yourself to finish in time.

What should you do before selecting an answer?

• Trust your first instinct.
• Choose the answer that seems familiar.
• Double-check your first instinct.
• Verify your answer in the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the best way to eliminate wrong answers?

• Look for absolute words like 'always'.
• Avoid extreme answers.
• Choose the most detailed answer.
• Compare answers with a classmate.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Why is it important to read all answer choices?

• To choose the shortest one.
• To avoid careless mistakes.
• To increase your chances of getting it right.
• To trick you into picking the wrong one.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10