If you don’t understand a question on a test, what should you do?

Eliminate obviously wrong answers and try to make an educated guess

How can you eliminate incorrect answer choices on multiple-choice questions?

Eliminate options that are obviously wrong or make no sense

Which of the following is an example of a theme in the passage? what is the question truly asking you to do?

Identify a central message or lesson in the text

A bus departs at 3:30 p.m. and arrives at 5:15 p.m. How long is the trip? What is the question really asking you to do?

Calculate the time difference between the departure and arrival

Based on the graph, how much light passes through the bubble wrap compared to tissue paper? What is the question asking?

Compare the amount of light passing through bubble wrap and tissue paper.

\times=\frac{49}{16}Which values are the solutions to the equation? What is the question asking you to do?

Find the positive and negative square roots of \frac{49}{16}

Which fraction is the best estimate for \frac{65}{122}? What is the question asking you to do?

Identify the closest simple fraction from the options provided.

According to the graph, how long does it take for the water temperature to reach 100°C? What is the question asking?

Identify the time it takes for the water temperature to reach 100°C.

What can you infer about the character’s feelings based on their actions? What is the question truly asking you to do?

Determine the character’s motivations based on their behavior

What should you do if you don't know an answer?

Bookmark the question and return later

What is the author’s main argument in this passage? What is the question asking you to do?

Determine the main point the author is trying to make

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Test-Taking Strategies (Grade 8)

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1
If you don’t understand a question on a test, what should you do?
Eliminate obviously wrong answers and try to make an educated guess
Guess the answer
Pick C
Leave the question blank
2
How can you eliminate incorrect answer choices on multiple-choice questions?
Choose the one that sounds most complicated
Eliminate options that are obviously wrong or make no sense
Choose the first option
Look for the longest answer
3
Which of the following is an example of a theme in the passage? what is the question truly asking you to do?
Determine the main conflict of the story
Identify a central message or lesson in the text
Choose the character with the most dialogue
Pick a random detail from the text
4
A bus departs at 3:30 p.m. and arrives at 5:15 p.m. How long is the trip? What is the question really asking you to do?
Count the number of minutes in the question
Add the times together
Calculate the time difference between the departure and arrival
Subtract 5 from 3
5
Based on the graph, how much light passes through the bubble wrap compared to tissue paper? What is the question asking?
Determine which blocks more light: bubble wrap or tissue paper
Calculate the total amount of light passing through both materials.
Compare the amount of light passing through bubble wrap and tissue paper.
Identify which material allows no light to pass through.
6
\times=\frac{49}{16}Which values are the solutions to the equation? What is the question asking you to do?
Calculate the square root of both sides.
Solve for xxx by finding values that satisfy the equation.
Find the positive and negative square roots of \frac{49}{16}
Simplify the fraction on the right side.
7
Which fraction is the best estimate for \frac{65}{122}? What is the question asking you to do?
Compare the numerator and denominator directly.
Find the exact decimal value for the fraction.
Identify the closest simple fraction from the options provided.
Solve for a percentage representation of the fraction.
8
According to the graph, how long does it take for the water temperature to reach 100°C? What is the question asking?
Calculate the rate at which the water temperature increases.
Determine the final temperature after 120 seconds.
Estimate the temperature at 60 seconds.
Identify the time it takes for the water temperature to reach 100°C.
9
What can you infer about the character’s feelings based on their actions? What is the question truly asking you to do?
Read the author’s bias
Guess what the character might be thinking
Find out what other characters think of the character
Determine the character’s motivations based on their behavior
10
What should you do if you don't know an answer?
Leave it blank
Guess randomly
Bookmark the question and return later
Ask the proctor
11
Which is a good way to manage time during a test?
Ignore the clock
Set time limits
Spend time on hard questions
Finish last minute
12
What is the author’s main argument in this passage? What is the question asking you to do?
Determine the main point the author is trying to make
Find the most complicated word in the passage
Identify the author's feelings
Guess the author’s background
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Which is a common mistake during tests?
Reading questions carefully
Rushing through answers
Taking breaks
Double-checking work

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