Pointer Test Taking Strategies - 8th Grade

While reading the directions for a question, you should pay close attention to words like

Once you have chosen your answer for a vocabulary question, you should

Which one best describes a hypothesis?

You should highlight, underline, or circle details in questions to

If there is a question you don't know how to answer, you should

T or F: You should NOT eliminate any answer choices. ALL of the choices could be correct.

What does a perfect conclusion have in an experiment?

T or F: You should predict what an answer will be BEFORE you read all of the answer choices.

What is the DV in an experiment

If a question has a chart or map, you should

What is the IV in an experiment?

When you're finished with the test, you should