When scoring the writing responses:

Neatly written answers typically receive higher scores.

If two answer choices seem correct, look for:

A choice that has "All of the above."

Eliminate multiple choice answers that:

Contain absolute words. (never / always)

A useful Strategy for the SAR is to remember:

ATE (Assertion, Text Evidence, Explanation)

If two answer choices are opposites:

One of them is probably the correct answer.

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1
The night before STAAR you should NOT:
Set your alarm clock(s).
Watch a comedy show or movie that makes you laugh.
Stay up as late as possible.
Eat a good dinner.
2
When scoring the writing responses:
Neatly written answers typically receive higher scores.
Handwriting does not matter.
Write in cursive.
Bigger hand writing typically scores higher.
3
The morning of the exam, make sure you:
Drastically increase your sugar intake.
Eat a complete breakfast.
Sleep in.
Drink lots of caffeine.
4
Before writing your essay:
Take a nap to rest your brain.
Do everything else first.
Write an outline.
Read the passage.
5
A great tool for the Reading section is:
Sledgehammer
Cell Phone
Highlighter
Red Pen
6
If two answer choices seem correct, look for:
The one that is shorter.
The one that makes you laugh.
A choice that has "All of the above."
The one that is longer.
7
Eliminate multiple choice answers that:
Contain absolute words. (never / always)
Really long.
Sound funny.
Have words you do not know.
8
What does the E in HELP stand for?
Economics or Ergonomics
Evasion or Extraction
Event or Experience
Existentialism or Evangelism
9
If you get nervous:
Take deep breaths to relax.
Drink some water.
Go to the restroom to stretch.
All of these are correct.
10
A major resource for the Revising and Editing section is the:
Dictionary
Phone
Teacher
Friend
11
How do you 'choose the best answer'?
All of these are correct.
Find the two answer choices that are similar.
Make sure you understand what the question is asking.
Use a dictionary to decide between choices.
12
Cellular devices go:
On your desk.
In your pocket.
With the test administrator.
In your backpack.
13
A useful Strategy for the SAR is to remember:
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Simply Apply Reason (SAR)
Come up with a strong HELP example.
ATE (Assertion, Text Evidence, Explanation)
14
When beginning the Reading Section:
Answer the questions first.
Read the passage first.
Read and answer each question one at a time.
Read the questions first.
15
You are allowed to bring:
A bottle of water.
Popcorn
Energy Drink
Yogurt
16
What does the P in HELP stand for?
Pop Culture
Political Theater
Prime Time
Popular E-News
17
If two answer choices are opposites:
Bubble in both of them.
One of them is probably the correct answer.
They are probably both wrong.
Look for all of the above.
18
The main part or longest part of an Essay is the:
Body
Introduction
Conclusion
Counter Argument
19
The questions are always in order with the passage.
False
True
20
What does the H in HELP stand for?
History
Hydroponics
Horror
Horticulture
21
What does the L in HELP stand for?
Laughter
Language Arts
Linguistics
Literature
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Before you turn in your test:
Take a nap.
Check your answers.
Erase the ones you are not sure of.
Compare work with your neighbor.

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