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3rd Grade Test Taking Strategies
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3rd grade test taking strategies to prepare for the PSSA test.
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The answers to math word problems should include
a number
a number and a label
a question
a label
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When you fill in the bubble to mark your answer choice
you can go outside the lines of the bubbles
fill in the bubble so it is dark and completely filled in
you may use a highlighter
put a dot in the middle of the bubble
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When you are finished with your test
reread your written responses to make sure they make sense
erase any stray marks
check to make sure you answered all the questions
all of the above
4
When solving open-ended math problems, make sure you put your final answers
in the Answer Boxes
at the top of the page
on your scratch paper
next to the questions
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You should NOT use your scratch paper to
add to solve a problem
make a paper airplane
draw a picture to solve a math problem
make a list to organize your ideas
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If none of the answer choices make sense, the first thing you should do is
skip the question
stop taking the test
go back to the beginning of the test and start over
reread the question
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I am in _________ grade.
Second
First
Third
Fourth
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It is a good idea to
stay up late on the night before the test
come to school late on test days
go to bed on time the night before the test & eat breakfast
skip breakfast before you come to school
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Which one is a good test taking strategy?
Copy from your neighbor.
Skip questions you do not know and don't worry about them.
Only read the beginning and the end of the story.
Check back in the story to find the answer.
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When you are taking the PSSA test, it is important to
all of the above
have a good breakfast & get to school on time
take your time and do your best
use only a number 2 pencil to fill in your bubbles
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When solving open-ended math problems, make sure you
skip the sections you don't know how to do
answer only in the last answer box
write an answer in each answer box after showing your work
try to do each section on your scrap paper
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If your answer does not match one of the four choices, you should do the math problem over.
False
True
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When you are writing your open ended response for reading,
write very small to get a lot of information in the box
write your sentences with a highlighter
do a rough draft of your answer
write in cursive even if you haven't learned how to
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When the math question tells you to SHOW and EXPLAIN your work, you should
only EXPLAIN how you solved the problem - just write words
do both - SHOW and EXPLAIN your work - do math & write words
skip the question
only SHOW your work - just do the math
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When taking a math test you should
use your scratch paper to do your work
work quickly to be the first one finished
use your pencil to show your work anywhere on the page
do all your work in your head
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When answering a multiple choice question
make a pattern when you mark your bubbles
read all answer choices before marking the best answer
mark two answers if you don't know which one is correct
always mark answer C because it is the best answer
