Eliminate multiple choice answers that:

Contain absolute words. (never / always)

When scoring the writing responses:

Neatly written answers typically receive higher scores.

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.

If two answer choices seem correct, look for:

A choice that has "All of the above."

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STAAR Test-Taking Strategies, Hints, Preparation, and Procedures

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1
What does the H in HELP stand for?
History
Hydroponics
Horticulture
Horror
2
When beginning the Reading Section:
Read the passage first.
Read and answer each question one at a time.
Read the questions first.
Answer the questions first.
3
Before writing your essay:
Write an outline.
Do everything else first.
Read the passage.
Take a nap to rest your brain.
4
The questions are always in order with the passage.
False
True
5
Cellular devices go:
With the test administrator.
In your backpack.
On your desk.
In your pocket.
6
You are allowed to bring:
Popcorn
A bottle of water.
Yogurt
Energy Drink
7
What does the P in HELP stand for?
Political Theater
Pop Culture
Popular E-News
Prime Time
8
The morning of the exam, make sure you:
Drastically increase your sugar intake.
Drink lots of caffeine.
Eat a complete breakfast.
Sleep in.
9
What does the L in HELP stand for?
Language Arts
Laughter
Literature
Linguistics
10
Eliminate multiple choice answers that:
Contain absolute words. (never / always)
Really long.
Have words you do not know.
Sound funny.
11
The night before STAAR you should NOT:
Watch a comedy show or movie that makes you laugh.
Set your alarm clock(s).
Stay up as late as possible.
Eat a good dinner.
12
If you get nervous:
Drink some water.
Go to the restroom to stretch.
All of these are correct.
Take deep breaths to relax.
13
When scoring the writing responses:
Write in cursive.
Neatly written answers typically receive higher scores.
Handwriting does not matter.
Bigger hand writing typically scores higher.
14
The main part or longest part of an Essay is the:
Counter Argument
Body
Introduction
Conclusion
15
A major resource for the Revising and Editing section is the:
Dictionary
Friend
Phone
Teacher
16
Before you turn in your test:
Compare work with your neighbor.
Erase the ones you are not sure of.
Check your answers.
Take a nap.
17
A useful Strategy for the SAR is to remember:
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Come up with a strong HELP example.
Simply Apply Reason (SAR)
ATE (Assertion, Text Evidence, Explanation)
18
If two answer choices are opposites:
They are probably both wrong.
One of them is probably the correct answer.
Bubble in both of them.
Look for all of the above.
19
How do you 'choose the best answer'?
Use a dictionary to decide between choices.
Find the two answer choices that are similar.
All of these are correct.
Make sure you understand what the question is asking.
20
A great tool for the Reading section is:
Highlighter
Cell Phone
Sledgehammer
Red Pen
21
If two answer choices seem correct, look for:
The one that is longer.
The one that is shorter.
The one that makes you laugh.
A choice that has "All of the above."
22
What does the E in HELP stand for?
Event or Experience
Evasion or Extraction
Economics or Ergonomics
Existentialism or Evangelism

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