Test Taking Strategies

Question 1

What is highlighting, underlining, or circling the details in questions?

Accepted Answer

"Jail" the Detail

Question 2

What is reading a paying close attention to words in the directions?

Accepted Answer

Extra! Extra! Read All About It

Question 3

What is making sure you answer every question on the test?

Accepted Answer

If You Snooze, You will Lose!

Question 4

Which of the following is an absolute word?

Accepted Answer

Only

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an absolute word?

Accepted Answer

Some

Question 6

What is going back and checking your work when the test is completed?

Accepted Answer

Check It Out

Question 7

At LEAST how many days before the test should you study?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 8

What do you do when answering a 1 paragraph essay question?

Accepted Answer

Write supporting sentences, Write a claim/topic sentence, Write a concluding sentence, Take time to proof read before submitting

Question 9

What analyzing information on charts and maps before you answer the question?

Accepted Answer

Be Smart with Charts & Zap the Maps!

Question 10

What is predicting your answer before you read the choices?

Accepted Answer

Be Slick and Predict

Question 11

What is plugging your answer back into the question to see if it makes sense?

Accepted Answer

Plug It In, Plug It In!

Question 12

What is an umbrella question?

Accepted Answer

A multiple choice question that has 4 correct answers

Question 13

What is making sure all of your answers are bubbled in correctly?

Accepted Answer

Be a Whiz...with the Grid!

Questions 13