Test-taking Strategies: FSA Reading 2015

Don't forget to...

There is no need to read ALL answer choices and eliminate any that you know are wrong.

If an answer choice is longer than the others, it is ALWAYS the correct answer.

Verify your answer by finding evidence from the text.

If you believe choice "A" is correct, you should NOT waste time reading the other choices.

If you are not sure about the answer to a question, you should...

Try to eliminate answers you know for sure are wrong.

Pay close attention to signal words in the directions, such as explain, interpret, and compare.

Why go back and check your work, you will NEVER make a mistake!

You should always read the questions first before you read the text.

I am going to try my best and rock the test!!!

Do not leave a question unanswered. You will not have ANY chance of getting it right. 

What should you do before the test?

If you are stuck on a difficult question, move on, and go back to it later.

Which choice is NOT a positive way to think before you take the test?

"Pace yourself" means...

When it's time to take the test, I should...