Math OST Test Strategies Quiz

What is the best strategy to use when you encounter a difficult math problem on the OST test?

• Skip it and never return to it.

• Spend all your time on it until you solve it.

• Eliminate obviously wrong answers and make an educated guess.

• Leave it blank to avoid losing points.

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CCSS.HSS.MD.B.6

CCSS.HSS.MD.B.7

When solving a multiple-choice math problem, what should you do first?

• Read the question carefully and understand what is being asked.

• Immediately choose the first answer that seems correct.

• Look at the answer choices before reading the question.

• Ask your friend for help.

If you have extra time at the end of the test, what is a good strategy?

• Leave the test room early.

• Review your answers and check your calculations.

• Change all your answers to the first option.

• Draw pictures on your test paper.

Which of the following is a good strategy for managing your time during the test?

• Spend equal time on each question regardless of difficulty.

• Spend more time on questions worth more points.

• Answer easy questions first and return to harder ones later.

• Spend most of your time on the first few questions.

How can you check your work on a math problem?

• Use a calculator to verify your calculations.

• Ask a friend to check it for you.

• Look at the answer choices and pick the one that looks right.

• Re-read the problem and redo the calculations.

Which of the following is a good test-taking strategy for multiple-choice questions?

• Always choose the longest answer.

• Eliminate answers you know are incorrect.

• Choose the answer that is most different from the others.

• Always choose the first answer.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4A

If you are unsure about an answer, what should you do?

• Leave it blank.

• Make an educated guess after eliminating wrong answers.

• Choose the answer that looks the most complicated.

• Ask the teacher for the correct answer.

The night before my big test, I should ____________________.  

• Stay up extra late
• Argue with my sister
• Go to bed early
• Eat lots of junk food

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

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.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

If I finish my test quickly, I will probably ____________________. 

• Get a very high score. 
• Not do as well as others who take their time. 
• Talk to my neighbor because I'm bored. 
• Get all the questions correct.  

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1