FSA Test Taking Strategies 2015

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

Payclose attention to signal words in the directions, such as explain, interpret, & compare.

Why should you try to eliminate answers if you have to guess?

Don’t leave a question unanswered.  You will not have ANY chance of getting it right.  

Why should you read the questions very carefully?

When should you change your answer?

Why go back and check your work?  You'll never make a mistake.  

Verify your answer by finding evidence from the text........

It's okay to predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the choices! 

You probably shouldn't read ALL answer choices & eliminate any that you know are wrong! 

Highlighting,underlining,& circling details helps focus on exactly what the question is asking

Why should you take your time and not rush?

when should you guess?

Onceyou have chosen your answer, plug it in and make sure that it makes sense!  

What is a great strategy to use when attacking a reading passage?