Mastering RACE and RACES Techniques

What does the "R" in the RACE acronym stand for in the context of constructed response questions?

• Restate

• Reason

• Reflect

• Respond

Which part of the RACES acronym involves providing evidence from the text to support your answer?

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

In the RACES strategy, what does the "E" stand for, and what is its purpose?

• Elaborate; to expand on the answer with additional details

• Evaluate; to judge the quality of the response

• Explain; to clarify how the evidence supports the answer

• Examine; to look closely at the text

How does the "S" in the RACES acronym help in constructing a response?

• It summarizes the main points.

• It states the solution.

• It supports the explanation with additional evidence.

• It suggests an alternative perspective.

Which of the following is a simple procedure to follow when using the RACE strategy?

• Restate the question, Answer it, Cite evidence, Explain the evidence

• Read the text, Analyze the question, Create a response, Evaluate the response

• Recall the facts, Apply the concepts, Cite the sources, Elaborate on the answer

• Review the text, Answer the question, Cite the evidence, Summarize the response

Why is it important to use the RACES strategy in extended constructed response questions?

• It helps in organizing thoughts and ensuring all parts of the question are addressed.

• It allows for a quick response without much planning.

• It focuses solely on the evidence from the text.

• It encourages creative writing.

Which step in the RACES strategy requires you to think critically about how the evidence supports your answer?

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

What is the primary focus of the "Cite" step in the RACES strategy?

• To provide a personal opinion

• To quote evidence from the text

• To create a summary of the text

• To develop a thesis statement

In the context of the RACES strategy, which of the following best describes the "Answer" step?

• It involves restating the question in your own words.

• It requires providing a direct response to the question.

• It focuses on finding evidence in the text.

• It involves summarizing the entire text.

How can the RACES strategy improve the quality of a student's response?

• By ensuring the response is concise and lacks detail

• By providing a structured approach to include all necessary components

• By focusing only on the student's personal opinion

• By allowing the student to skip the planning phase