Do I need to recheck my math questions?

Yes, check for errors like operational mistakes (+-/x), etc.

Should I even read any other directions once I've started a test?

Yes, I need to know what is expected from me.

How do I start my essay?

With an introduction paragraph (w/thesis statement related to the prompt)

Why do I need to read the essay or prompt question carefully?

to target the response appropriately

Do I check my answers only once in awhile?

Yes check them periodically and go back at the end if time

What do I do with an essay question?

read the prompt (directions) and outline a plan first

What's the point of the "before starting" directions?

All of these answers are correct.

Should I skip the question, if I don't know the answer?

No, mark or flag any unknown question to return later

If I know the answer, do I select it immediately?

Yes but read all the answers first

If the question has a picture, chart, caption or graph, why should I look at it?

because they enhance the text & present relevant details

What if I don't know the answer?

eliminate wrong answers & make educated guesses

Are they asking only one question or more?

questions may have more than 1 part so answer all of them

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Goal: Strategies for taking standardized assessments; adapted from brachle01

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1
What do I do with my extra time?
Sleep
Check my answers
Go back and uncheck all of my answers
Look at my friend's answers
2
Do I need to recheck my math questions?
Yes, check for errors like operational mistakes (+-/x), etc.
No, they are all right, of course
only if a calculator is provided
No, that will take too much time.
3
Should I even read any other directions once I've started a test?
No you will figure it out as you go along
No, why I should I waste my time?
Yes, I need to know what is expected from me.
Yes, concepts/vocabulary are usually found in the directions
4
It's ok to not know, but it's not ok to not try.
False
True
5
How do I start my essay?
Tell them about my cat
With once upon time
With an introduction paragraph (w/thesis statement related to the prompt)
Start with "The End" to really throw them!
6
Why do I need to read the essay or prompt question carefully?
I don't, it's a waste of time.
to target the response appropriately
No need to do that.
Because, I just need to
7
Do I check my answers only once in awhile?
Yes check them periodically and go back at the end if time
Nope
No I am not checking my answers at all, ever
Yes
8
What do I do with an essay question?
read the prompt (directions) and outline a plan first
write one sentence and be done
freak out and run
just start writing random thoughts
9
What's the point of the "before starting" directions?
To know what the test is on
To be aware of the time, number of questions, etc.
All of these answers are correct.
To make sure I understand any test tools, etc.
10
Should I skip the question, if I don't know the answer?
No
No, mark or flag any unknown question to return later
Yeah, why not
Ask for a new question
11
How do I answer those questions with reading passages?
All of the above
highlight/underline/remember key words, phrases, ideas
Read the questions first then read the passage; re-read as needed
Focus on relevant points (think central idea/supporting details)
12
If I know the answer, do I select it immediately?
No, it's probably wrong anyway
Yes but read all the answers first
Just skip it
Yes just select it.
13
If the question has a picture, chart, caption or graph, why should I look at it?
you shouldn't; they're just there for decoration
you shouldn't; they'll just confuse you
because they are pretty
because they enhance the text & present relevant details
14
What if I don't know the answer?
eliminate wrong answers & make educated guesses
just pick C
Just guess
None of the above
15
Are they asking only one question or more?
questions may have more than 1 part so answer all of them
Um, what?
It's always just one question.
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