Geometry Test Taking Tips & Strategies-OST PREP

What does "h" stand for in the volume formulas on the formula sheet?

If your math answer does not match one of the choices....

What does "b" stand for in the volume formulas on the formula sheet?

Last year, the geometry test was worth 48 points. How many did you need to pass?

Where can you find formulas for sin, cos and tan (what we use when we have a side and angle in a right triangle)

When you have an equation (something with x and/or y and an "=" sign), what can you use to help you?

When guessing, what answer choices should you read?

If you finish the test early, you should...

When doing math problems what should you do if you have to guess?

What should you do before starting the test?

Where can you find the formula for OR probability problems?

Where can you find the distance formula to find the distance between two points?

What should you look for in any question on the OST?

If you eliminate 2 wrong answer choices, your chance of choosing the right answer is greater.

What does "B" stand for in the volume formulas on the formula sheet?

What do you do when you have a \pi in a formula

Where can you find formulas for area and volume

What does "r" stand for in the volume formulas on the formula sheet?

What should you make sure the proctor gives you before you start the test?

What should you do when you come to question you don't know?