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Question 1

If the question has a picture, chart, caption or graph, why should I look at it?

Accepted Answer

captions enhance the text & present relevant details., pics enhance the text & present relevant details, graphs enhance the text & present relevant details., charts enhance the text & present relevant details.

Question 2

Should I skip the question, if I don't know the answer?

Accepted Answer

No mark or star any unknown question to return later

Question 3

Do I check my answers only once in awhile?

Accepted Answer

Yes check them periodically, Yes

Question 4

How do I answer those questions with long passages?

Accepted Answer

highlight/underline/remember key words, phrases, ideas, Reading all the questions first then read the passage, Hone in on relevant points., Look at the big picture.

Question 5

Are they asking only one question or more?

Accepted Answer

questions may have more than 1 part & answer all of them

Question 6

How do I start my essay?

Accepted Answer

Jot down my ideas first

Question 7

If I know the answer, do I select it immediately?

Accepted Answer

Yes but read all the answers first

Question 8

Why do I need to read the essay or prompt question carefully?

Accepted Answer

to target the response appropriately

Question 9

Do I need to recheck my math questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes check for misplaced decimal points, Yes check for careless errors, Yes check for +-/x mistakes

Question 10

What if I don't know the answer?

Accepted Answer

Guess by using context clues and recognizing detractors, eliminate wrong answers & make educated guesses

Question 11

Does the topic sentence need to be restated in the question in some way?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 12

What do I do with an essay question?

Accepted Answer

use webs to help organize information., use graphic organizers to organize information., use outlines to help organize information., use bulleted lists to help organize information.

Question 13

What do I do with my extra time?

Accepted Answer

Check my answers

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