Duplicate of Test-taking Strategies: FSA Reading 2015

When it's time to take the test, I should...

Do not change your answer unless you are absolutely sure your answer is...

If you are stuck on a difficult question, move on, and go back to it later.

There is no need to read ALL answer choices and eliminate any that you know are wrong.

What should you do before the test?

Don't forget to...

Try to eliminate answers you know for sure are wrong.

"Pace yourself" means...

Highlighting key words in a test QUESTION helps you...

Scratch paper is...

Plugging in different answer choices helps you to...

Do not leave a question unanswered. You will not have ANY chance of getting it right. 

Try to think of the correct answer before looking at the answer choice.

If an answer choice is longer than the others, it is ALWAYS the correct answer.

Why go back and check your work, you will NEVER make a mistake!

Verify your answer by finding evidence from the text.

If you believe choice "A" is correct, you should NOT waste time reading the other choices.

Pay close attention to signal words in the directions, such as explain, interpret, and compare.

Charts and maps rarely provide information you can use to answer questions.

Which choice is NOT a positive way to think before you take the test?

You should always read the questions first before you read the text.

Once you have chosen your answer, plug it in and make sure that it makes sense.

If you are not sure about the answer to a question, you should...