Math Test Taking Strategies for Kids

What is a good strategy to use when you don't know the answer to a math problem?

• Skip the question and never come back to it.

• Make a random guess without thinking.

• Eliminate the wrong answers and choose the best option.

• Ask your friend for the answer.

What should you do if you finish your math test early?

• Turn it in immediately.

• Check your answers to make sure they are correct.

• Talk to your friends.

• Draw pictures on your test paper.

When you see a word problem, what should you do first?

• Read the problem carefully.

• Guess the answer.

• Skip to the next question.

• Write down random numbers.

• Add 3 and 4.

• Subtract 4 from 3.

• Divide 4 by 3.

What should you do if you make a mistake on a math problem?

• Leave it and move on.

• Erase it and try again.

• Get upset and quit.

• Ignore it and hope it's right.

How can you check your answer to a math problem?

• Do the problem again in a different way.

• Ask your friend if it's right.

• Just assume it's correct.

• Skip checking and move on.

What is provided for you to show your work?

• nothing :(

• Scratch paper

• pencils

• the correct answers are highlighted

If I want scratch paper...

• I have to ask for it

• to bad... you can't have any

• I get up to go get it

Good problem solvers always....

• Read and write

• Read and click an answer

• guess randomly

• Read, Draw, and Write

Match the following based on strategies to use

• Fraction strips or models

• Comparing Fractions

• equal groups, repeated addition, arrays

• Multiplication and Division

• standard form, PV Charts, strip diagrams

• Addition and Subtraction