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Steps of the Test-Taking Strategy

Steps of the Test-Taking Strategy. Step 1: P repare to Succeed Step 2: I nspect the Instructions Step 3: R ead, Remember, Reduce Step 4: A nswer or Abandon Step 5: T urn Back Step 6: E stimate Step 7: S urvey. Step One: Prepare to Succeed. P ut name and Pirates on the test

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Steps of the Test-Taking Strategy

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  1. Steps of the Test-Taking Strategy • Step 1: Prepare to Succeed • Step 2: Inspect the Instructions • Step 3: Read, Remember, Reduce • Step 4: Answer or Abandon • Step 5: Turn Back • Step 6: Estimate • Step 7: Survey 1

  2. Step One: Prepare to Succeed • P ut name and Pirates on the test • A llot time and order to sections • S ay Affirmations • S tart within 2 minutes 2

  3. Step Two: Inspect the Instructions • R ead the instructions carefully • U underline what to do and where to respond • N otice special requirements 3

  4. Underline WHAT to do and WHERE to respond • Circle the letter next to the most appropriate choice. • Write “T” in front of statements that are true. Write “F” in front of statements that are false. • Make a “+” in front of statements that are true. Make a “-” in front of statements that are false. 4

  5. Underline WHAT to do and WHERE to respond • Circle the letter next to the most appropriate choice. 4

  6. Underline WHAT to do and WHERE to respond • Circle the letter next to the most appropriate choice. • Write “T” in front of statements that are true. Write “F” in front of statements that are false. 4

  7. Underline WHAT to do and WHERE to respond • Circle the letter next to the most appropriate choice. • Write “T” in front of statements that are true. Write “F” in front of statements that are false. • Make a “+” in front of statements that are true. Make a “-” in front of statements that are false. 4

  8. Step Three: Read, Remember, Reduce • R ead the whole question • R emember what you studied • R educe the choices 5

  9. Step Four: Answer or Abandon • A nswer the question • A bandon the question for the moment 6

  10. Absolute Words All Always Every No None Never Only Non-Absolute Words Few Some Seldom Sometimes Most Many Often Usually 7

  11. Step Six: Estimate • Avoid absolutes • Choose the longest or most detailed choice • Eliminate similar choices 8

  12. Step Seven: Survey • Survey to ensure all questions are answered • Switch an answer only if you are sure 9

  13. Test-Taking Strategy Affirmations • I look for ways to use the Test-Taking Strategy every day. • I believe that when I use the Test-Taking Strategy, I will be successful. • I am a successful test-taker when I use PIRATES. 3

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