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WorksheetsTest-Taking Strategies and Techniques
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 41mins
When marking a question for review, you should eliminate 1-2 answer choices.
True
False
What answers should you eliminate?
Obviously wrong answers
Choices that are partly wrong
Answers that are correct but don't answer the question
All of the above
It is ok to take short "brain-breaks" during my test session.
It is important for me to read all of the directions.
False
True
NEVER change an answer unless you are 100% sure
True
False
Check all math tips which will be helpful when taking a test.
Use graph or scratch paper
double check to make sure you've copied the problem correctly
line up place values (for example: hundreds, tens, ones) neatly to avoid careless mistakes
estimate your answer first, always ask yourself: "Is the answer reasonable?
Check all that apply. If there is graph or chart, a student should
read the title, labels, and other information
check the units of measurement
look for a pattern, trend, or comparison in the graph or table
read the text first, and then study the graph.
For the calculator active part of the test, which of the following can you use (Choose the BEST answer)?
School provided calculator
Built-in "online calculator"
The calculator on your cell phone
Both the school provided calculator AND the Built-in "online calculator"
True or False:
When you click "END TEST" button, you can no longer access the test.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False:
You can have your smart watch in a testing room, as long as it is silenced.
TRUE
FALSE
How can you avoid careless mistakes on a math test?
Work quickly to have time at the end for review.
Read each question twice before solving it.
Only focus on the hard questions.
Use a pen so you can't erase errors.
What is a good strategy for multiple-choice questions?
Always choose option C when in doubt.
Try to solve the problem before looking at the options.
Skip them and come back if you have time at the end.
Ask the teacher for hints.
What should you do with your scratch paper?
Throw it away as soon as you finish the test.
Use it to organize your thoughts and calculations.
Share it with a friend.
Keep it clean and unused.
While I'm taking the test, I should remember to...
talk to my neighbor.
make lots of noise.
take my time, but not spend too much time on any one question.
All of the above
A good breakfast on the day of a test might be...
Doritos
Energy Drinks
Candy
Eggs, cereal or a bagel
10. If you finish early, review your test and make sure that you haven't left out any answers.
a. True
b. False
9. Practicing taking tests is one of the ways to overcome test anxiety.
a. True
b. False
When interpreting a word problem in a math test, what should you pay close attention to?
The font size of the question.
The name of the author of the problem.
The key information and keywords.
The paper quality of the test booklet.
What should you do if you're unsure about the correct answer to a question?
Leave it blank.
Guess randomly.
Make an educated guess using available clues.
Guess the same letter for every question.
Which problem-solving strategy involves working backward from the answer choices?
Making a table or chart
Estimating values
Using diagrams
Working backward
What is the purpose of eliminating obviously incorrect answer choices?
To increase the difficulty of the test.
To reduce the number of options to choose from.
To make the test more challenging.
To confuse test-takers.
Which of the following is NOT a component of effective time management during a test?
Setting goals for completing each section.
Spending extra time on questions you find difficult.
Rushing through the test without checking your answers.
Skipping questions and returning to them later.
What would you do for the B in in the volume formula for a cylinder?
πr2
πr2
2πr
πr3
What would you do for the B in in the volume formula for a cone?
πr
½ b h
πr2
l x w
What would you do for the B in the surface area formula for a triangular prism?
⅘π r3
l x w
½ b h
πr2
What will I be able to use during my 8th Grade Math STAAR Test?
a graphing calculator
a grade 8 math STAAR formula chart
graph paper
scratch paper that I ask for
my teacher
Jeremi got an answer of 12. Which griddable shows the correct way to fill in the answer?
Cindy had 18 pieces of candy. She ate six pieces in the morning, and four more pieces in the afternoon. How many pieces of candy does she have left?
a2 + b3 = c4
