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3rd Grade Test Taking Strategies
3rd Grade Test Taking Strategies
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3rd grade test taking strategies to prepare for the STAAR test.
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When the math question tells you to SHOW and EXPLAIN your work, you should
do both - SHOW and EXPLAIN your work - do math & write words
only SHOW your work - just do the math
skip the question
only EXPLAIN how you solved the problem - just write words
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When solving open-ended math problems, make sure you
select the correct answer choice after showing your work
skip the sections you don't know how to do
answer only in the last answer box
try to do each section on your scrap paper
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If your answer does not match one of the four choices, you should do the math problem over.
True
False
Guess and select
Pick any answer
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If none of the answer choices make sense, the first thing you should do is
reread the question
stop taking the test
skip the question
go back to the beginning of the test and start over
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Which one is a good test taking strategy?
Check back in the story to find the answer.
Skip questions you do not know and don't worry about them.
Copy from your neighbor.
Only read the beginning and the end of the story.
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When solving open-ended math problems, make sure you put your final answers
on your scratch paper
at the top of the page
in the Answer Boxes
next to the questions
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It is a good idea to
stay up late on the night before the test
come to school late on test days
skip breakfast before you come to school
go to bed on time the night before the test & eat breakfast
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When you fill in the bubble to mark your answer choice
you may use a highlighter
fill in the bubble so it is dark and completely filled in
you can go outside the lines of the bubbles
put a dot in the middle of the bubble
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When taking a math test you should
do all your work in your head
use your pencil to show your work anywhere on the page
work quickly to be the first one finished
use your scratch paper to do your work
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The answers to math word problems should include
a number
a number and a label
a question
a label
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When you are finished with your test
erase any stray marks
reread your written responses to make sure they make sense
all of the above
check to make sure you answered all the questions
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You should NOT use your scratch paper to
make a list to organize your ideas
draw a picture to solve a math problem
make a paper airplane
add to solve a problem
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I am in _________ grade.
First
Second
Third
Fourth
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When you are writing your open ended response for reading,
write your sentences with a highlighter
write in cursive even if you haven't learned how to
write very small to get a lot of information in the box
do a rough draft of your answer
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When answering a multiple choice question
mark two answers if you don't know which one is correct
make a pattern when you select your answers
read all answer choices before marking the best answer
always mark answer C because it is the best answer
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When you are taking the STAAR test, it is important to
take your time and do your best
all of the above
have a good breakfast & get to school on time
use only your brain and your skills
