Test Taking Strategies

Read the answer choices, and plug each choice in to see if it fits. Ask yourself, “Does this make sense?”

Don’t stay stuck on one question. Take your best “thinking guess” and move on. Mark it come back if you have time.

You’re stuck on a multiple-choice question because you don’t know the answer. What are your best options?

You’re stuck because you’ve reached a question that you don’t understand. What are your best options?

predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the choices. Select the choice that is closest to your answer.

You’re stuck on a short answer or essay question because you don’t know the answer. What are your best options?

Highlight, underline, or circle the details or key words in the questions.

Read ALL questions. Eliminate wrong answers. Put a question mark beside unsure questions. Choose the BEST

You’re stuck because you think you know the answer to a question, but you can’t remember it. What are your best options?

You’re stuck on a short answer or essay question because you don’t know where to start. What are your best options?