When the math question tells you to SHOW and EXPLAIN your work, you should

do both - SHOW and EXPLAIN your work - do math & write words

When solving open-ended math problems, make sure you

write an answer in each answer box after showing your work

When you are writing your open ended response for reading,

do a rough draft of your answer

Which one is a good test taking strategy?

Check back in the story to find the answer.

When you fill in the bubble to mark your answer choice

fill in the bubble so it is dark and completely filled in

When answering a multiple choice question

read all answer choices before marking the best answer

When taking a math test you should

use your scratch paper to do your work

go to bed on time the night before the test & eat breakfast

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3rd Grade Test Taking Strategies

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3rd grade test taking strategies to prepare for the PSSA test.

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1
The answers to math word problems should include
a unit
a number
a question
a number and a unit
2
When the math question tells you to SHOW and EXPLAIN your work, you should
only EXPLAIN how you solved the problem - just write words
do both - SHOW and EXPLAIN your work - do math & write words
only SHOW your work - just do the math
skip the question
3
When solving open-ended math problems, make sure you put your final answers
on your scratch paper
next to the questions
at the top of the page
in the Answer Boxes
4
When solving open-ended math problems, make sure you
write an answer in each answer box after showing your work
skip the sections you don't know how to do
answer only in the last answer box
try to do each section on your scrap paper
5
When you are writing your open ended response for reading,
do a rough draft of your answer
write your sentences with a highlighter
write in cursive even if you haven't learned how to
write very small to get a lot of information in the box
6
I am in _________ grade.
Fourth
Third
First
Second
7
Which one is a good test taking strategy?
Check back in the story to find the answer.
Copy from your neighbor.
Skip questions you do not know and don't worry about them.
Only read the beginning and the end of the story.
8
When you fill in the bubble to mark your answer choice
fill in the bubble so it is dark and completely filled in
you can go outside the lines of the bubbles
put a dot in the middle of the bubble
you may use a highlighter
9
If your answer does not match one of the four choices, you should do the math problem over.
True
False
10
When you are finished with your test
reread your written responses to make sure they make sense
erase any stray marks
check to make sure you answered all the questions
all of the above
11
If none of the answer choices make sense, the first thing you should do is
go back to the beginning of the test and start over
stop taking the test
reread the question
skip the question
12
When answering a multiple choice question
mark two answers if you don't know which one is correct
make a pattern when you mark your bubbles
always mark answer C because it is the best answer
read all answer choices before marking the best answer
13
You should NOT use your scratch paper to
draw a picture to solve a math problem
make a list to organize your ideas
add to solve a problem
make a paper airplane
14
When you are taking the Georgia Milestones Test, it is important to
use only a number 2 pencil to fill in your bubbles
all of the above
have a good breakfast & get to school on time
take your time and do your best
15
When taking a math test you should
do all your work in your head
use your scratch paper to do your work
work quickly to be the first one finished
use your pencil to show your work anywhere on the page
16
It is a good idea to
come to school late on test days
skip breakfast before you come to school
stay up late on the night before the test
go to bed on time the night before the test & eat breakfast

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