Test Taking Strategies

Essay tests tend to focus on facts and information recall.

Statements with absolute terms are always false.

Eliminating choices to help identify the best answer is not a valid and useful test taking strategy.

If you do not recall the exact date of an event, it is okay to use a general time reference instead.

One should read every possible answer to a multiple choice question before selecting a final answer.

Using your friend's list of key topics that might be on a test is sufficient preparation for the test.

Going back to look for questions that may have originally misread, and consequently gotten wrong, is a good idea

It is only necessary to underline vocabulary words identified in a test question.

Beginning each supporting paragraph can be vague because you will include more details in the rest of the paragraph.

Eliminating silly or impossible answers should be done first when crossing out possible answer choices.

Always read the directions to a test or question so they know what is expected of them when answering the questions.

Reading the directions to a test is important

Students who simply copy from the book are committing plagiarism and may be accused of cheating.

It isn't necessary to spend time preparing for an essay because you are never really sure of what the questions will be.

A good introduction paragraph will state all three of the main supporting details to an argument.

Misspelled words or poor grammar may make your essay hard to understand, which will affect your grade.

A short essay answer usually requires one or two supporting details to your answer.

Memorizing basic facts to include in your essays is an important part of essay preparation.

Planning for an essay test is just as important as how you write the essays during the test.

On an essay test, always pick the most difficult questions to answer first because those will earn you the most points.

The paragraphs in an essay should always be written in complete sentences.

Essay tests tend to focus on debate and discussion of material covered.

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Essay questions do not require students to present information in context.

Simply writing down one or two key words from your practice outline may help you to remember the rest of the outline.

A fill in the blank question is considered a response question.

If you are unsure about a multiple choice question on a test, you should skip it and return later to answer it.

Middle school students need a minimum of 8-10 hours of sleep to do well in school.

There is no need to eliminate answers if you already know which answer choice is correct.

Crossing out answers that could not possibly be correct is called 'eliminating answers.'

Practicing taking tests is one of the ways to overcome test anxiety.

To summarize means to give three examples and several supporting details for each.

It is only necessary to underline information in the question, not the answer choices.