Test Taking Strategies & Vocab

If it's multiple choice and you find yourself stuck, what process can you use?

Finding/recognizing whatever the question is asking for, is [identifying / comparing/contrast.

When you begin the test, pay close attention to these and ask questions if needed:

When you make an educated guess about something, you are making an [outline / inference].

Explaining the meaning of words, actions or information, you are [interpreting / concluding].

The night before a test, make sure you get plenty of this:

If you have to write a short answer or an essay you should always:

What are great study aids for vocabulary, facts, and other multiple choice questions?

When you assess the value or significance of something, you are [evaluating / developing] it.

When allowed, you should mark up text w/ highlighting, notes & thinking maps (think AOWs):

If you're facing True or False and one part of the statement is false, it's _________.

And if you finish with a little time left, what else can you do?

You only need 1 supporting detail.

Providing factual info. & evidence to show why something is right,is [inferring / justifying].

If you're thinking about leaving an answer blank, what should you do?

If you're stuck, which questions should you answer first, to get you on track?

Supporting details can be only opinions.

Reaching a decision or result after evaluating ideas, is making a [description / conclusion].

Stating two things are similar & different, is [comparing and contrasting / summarizing] them.

Giving specific & relevant details about something, is providing an [explanation / evaluation].

What do you call a plan of action or tactic?

When you use facts to support your point, you are using [a prediction / evidence].

When you give specific & relevant details about something, you [describe / identify] it.

What helps keep you focused and calm on test day?

You should always TTQA your topic sentence (or write a complete topic sentence).