Using the Highlighter Tool Effectively

Mrs. Vallejo reviews the STAR online testing platform's highlighter tool, explaining how to highlight important words, phrases, or sentences in passages, questions, and answers. She demonstrates using different colors and removing highlights, emphasizing the tool's utility in making key information stand out.

What is the primary focus of the STAR Online Testing Platform tutorial?

• Learning about the calculator tool

• Practicing math problems

• Reviewing the highlighter tool

• Understanding the test format

Why is it beneficial to highlight specific words or phrases in a passage?

• To make the text look colorful

• To create a summary of the passage

• To emphasize important information

• To practice using the mouse

What is the first step in using the highlighter tool on the STAR platform?

• Click on the highlight button

• Choose a color from the menu

• Select the text with your mouse

• Right-click on the text

Which of the following is NOT a color option for highlighting?

• Yellow

• Mint green

• Lavender

• Blue

How can you remove a highlight from the text?

• Double-click the text

• Select the text and press delete

• Highlight the text again and choose 'remove highlight'

• Right-click and select 'clear all'

What flexibility does the highlighter tool offer?

• It can only be used once per passage

• It can only highlight questions

• It allows multiple colors and unlimited use

• It requires a password to use

Where can the highlighter tool be used according to the tutorial?

• Only in the questions

• Only in the passage

• Only in the answer choices

• In both the passage and questions

What is the main purpose of the highlighter tool as described in the tutorial?

• To change the font size

• To draw pictures

• To edit the text

• To emphasize key information