ExtraCredit - Test Taking Strategies & Vocab

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

When you give specific & relevant details about something, you [describe / identify] it.

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

If you are allowed to use resources (books/notes), you should...

You should always TTQA your topic sentence (or write a complete topic sentence).

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

You still need to study for an open book - open note test.

What do you call a plan of action or tactic?

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

What are great study aids for vocabulary, facts, and other multiple choice questions?

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

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

Supporting details can be only opinions.

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

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

What helps keep you focused and calm on test day?

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?

You only need 1 supporting detail.