Test Taking Strategies & Vocab

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What do you call a plan of action or tactic?

Supporting details can be only opinions.

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

What helps keep you focused and calm on test day?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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