CAHSEE Test Taking Strategies

1. CAHSEE Test Taking Strategies

2. What are qualifiers on standardized tests? • Qualifiers • - words that restrict or open up general statements. • Examples: • sometimes • often • frequently • ordinarily • generally

3. What are Modifiers in test questions? • Modifiers • - words that give clues to what you need to do to be able to answer the test question • Examples: • No • Not • Never • Always • Best • Most

4. Preview and Mark the questions • Circle directive words, such as which sentenceor what is. • Underline the description of what you must look for or do to answer the question, such as best combine sentences 4 and 5. • Highlight or double underline words that are qualifiers or modifiers, such as bestor most.

5. Let’s practice: • Using the strategies on which we just took notes, read the first question, #150, and mark it. Be prepared to share!

6. On your Own: • Preview and mark the remaining test questions. • Circle the answer for each question. • Write one sentence underneath each question to explain why you chose your answer. • Examples: • Answer “R” seemed the best choice because…. • 50/50 • Process of elmination • It sounded…