MCAS Test Taking Strategies & Vocab

What can you do after you have submitted your MCAS answers?

And if you finish with a little time left, what else can you do?

True or False: When allowed, you should mark up text w/ highlighting and underlining.

Stating two things are similar & different, is [comparing and contrasting / summarizing] them.

If a question says "choose the two answers that best answer the question" you will choose...

When you begin the test, pay close attention to these and ask questions if needed:

When you make an educated guess about something, you are making an [outline / inference].

What should you pay attention to when writing an open response answer?

When you assess the value or significance of something, you are [evaluating / developing] it.

True or False: Multiple choice questions always have more than one right answer.

If you have to write a short answer or an essay you should always:

Supporting details can be only opinions.

When you use facts to support your point, you are using [a prediction / evidence].

If you're facing True or False and one part of the statement is false, it's _________.

An open response question is a question where you...

You only need 1 supporting detail in an open response.

If you're stuck, which questions should you answer first, to get you on track?

The night before a test, make sure you get plenty of this:

If you're thinking about leaving an answer blank, what should you do?

What is the best way to prepare for the Science MCAS?

A multiple choice question is a question where you...

What should you always do before you begin reading an MCAS passage

If it's multiple choice and you find yourself stuck, what process can you use?

What helps keep you focused and calm on test day?

"All of the above" in a multiple choice question means...

When writing an open response you should include...