Test-Taking Strategies for Success

List 3 things you should do to perform well on the test:

On a math test, what should you look for to help you solve the problem?

• Key words like "more," "times," "less than," "how many"

• Look for the answer with a zero

• Look for an answer with an x

• Click the first answer you see

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What do you do before you take a test?

• Go to the bathroom

• Eat a healthy snack or meal

• Drink some water

• Go to bed early the night before

• ALL of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

I should take my time and do my best on these tests because...

• I want to give my teachers an accurate measure of what skills I have learned.
• It makes me look good to the new teachers that I will have next year.
• You should always try to do your best in life in anything you do!
• ALL of these!

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What happens if you guess wrong on an answer?

• Nothing

• Your test score will show what information you know and do not know

• The planet will stop moving

• Puppies will no longer be cute

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

When reading answer choices you should...

• Read ALL of the answer choices even if the first one you read seems right.
• Go back and reread to confirm that your answer is correct and that it answers the question asked.
• Mark out incorrect choices and check possible correct answers.
• All of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What should you do first on a test?

• A) Write your name

• B) Read the directions

• C) Just start the test

• D) A and B

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

In math, how can you check your answer?

• Plug in your answer

• Use inverse operations

• Guess

• Ask yourself "Does this makes sense".

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

When answering ELA (English Language Arts) questions about a story you should ___________.

• Read the questions before reading the story

• Read the questions before reading the story

• Read the questions before reading the story

• READ THE QUESTIONS BEFORE THE STORY

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which of the following words represent answer choices that are usually incorrect

• Always

• Champs

• Never

• Usually

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A