Test Preparation Strategies and Tools

The video tutorial provides an overview of the third grade math and reading SOL tests. It explains the structure, duration, and tools available for both tests. The math test consists of 32 questions and does not allow students to revisit questions, while the reading test has 47 questions, including 7 that do not count against the score. Students can use tools like highlighters and the red X Eliminator. The video emphasizes the importance of reviewing questions and using scratch paper for math. Teachers are encouraged to prepare students for these changes.

Who are the presenters of the video?

• John and Mary

• Lindy and Antonia

• Tom and Jerry

• Alice and Bob

How many questions are there in the SOL Math test?

• 20

• 50

• 32

• 40

What tool can help you eliminate incorrect choices in the Math test?

• Calculator

• Red X Eliminator

• Protractor

• Compass

What should students use to show their work in the Math test?

• Calculator

• Scratch paper

• Notebook

• Whiteboard

What is the purpose of the Red X Eliminator?

• To highlight important text

• To eliminate incorrect choices

• To calculate answers

• To draw shapes

What is the new rule for the Math test regarding question review?

• You can review questions anytime

• You cannot go back to previous questions

• You can only review questions at the end

• You can skip questions

What should students do before moving to the next question in the Math test?

• Ask the teacher

• Use a calculator

• Review each question twice

• Answer quickly

How many questions are in the SOL Reading test?

• 60

• 50

• 47

• 30

What types of passages might you encounter in the Reading test?

• Fiction and Nonfiction

• Poetry and Drama

• Biography and Autobiography

• All of the above

How many of the Reading test questions are field test items?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12