Eliminate multiple choice answers that:

Contain absolute words. (never / always)

When scoring the writing responses:

Neatly written answers typically receive higher scores.

If two answer choices seem correct, look for:

A choice that has "All of the above."

If two answer choices are opposites:

One of them is probably the correct answer.

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STAAR Test-Taking Strategies, Hints, Preparation, and Procedures

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1
If you get nervous:
Go to the restroom to stretch.
All of these are correct.
Drink some water.
Take deep breaths to relax.
2
Before writing your essay:
Write an outline.
Read the passage.
Take a nap to rest your brain.
Do everything else first.
3
Eliminate multiple choice answers that:
Sound funny.
Have words you do not know.
Really long.
Contain absolute words. (never / always)
4
The night before STAAR you should NOT:
Watch a comedy show or movie that makes you laugh.
Stay up as late as possible.
Set your alarm clock(s).
Eat a good dinner.
5
A great tool for the Reading section is:
Red Pen
Sledgehammer
Cell Phone
Highlighter
6
When scoring the writing responses:
Handwriting does not matter.
Neatly written answers typically receive higher scores.
Bigger hand writing typically scores higher.
Write in cursive.
7
A major resource for the Revising and Editing section is the:
Teacher
Phone
Friend
Dictionary
8
If two answer choices seem correct, look for:
A choice that has "All of the above."
The one that is longer.
The one that makes you laugh.
The one that is shorter.
9
If two answer choices are opposites:
One of them is probably the correct answer.
Look for all of the above.
Bubble in both of them.
They are probably both wrong.
10
The questions are always in order with the passage.
True
False
11
The main part or longest part of an Essay is the:
Conclusion
Introduction
Body
Counter Argument
12
Cellular devices go:
In your backpack.
With the test administrator.
On your desk.
In your pocket.
13
The morning of the exam, make sure you:
Sleep in.
Drastically increase your sugar intake.
Drink lots of caffeine.
Eat a complete breakfast.
14
When beginning the Reading Section:
Read the questions first.
Read and answer each question one at a time.
Read the passage first.
Answer the questions first.
15
How do you 'choose the best answer'?
Use a dictionary to decide between choices.
Make sure you understand what the question is asking.
Find the two answer choices that are similar.
All of these are correct.
16
Before you turn in your test:
Compare work with your neighbor.
Take a nap.
Check your answers.
Erase the ones you are not sure of.

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