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Strategies for Taking Standardized Tests

Strategies for Taking Standardized Tests. The night Before Testing. Go to bed on time. Talk to your parents about any concerns that you might have about the test. The Morning of Testing. Start your day as you always do. Eat a good breakfast. Think Positive!

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Strategies for Taking Standardized Tests

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  1. Strategies for Taking Standardized Tests

  2. The night Before Testing • Go to bed on time. • Talk to your parents about any concerns that you might have about the test.

  3. The Morning of Testing • Start your day as you always do. • Eat a good breakfast. • Think Positive! Approach the testing with a positive attitude. Confidence is the Key.

  4. Multiple Choice Questions • Read the question and all answer choices before marking anything. • Some answers may be very similar to the correct answer. Be Careful!

  5. Example of Multiple Choice Type Answers The correct answer is: (X is less than 5) • X > 7 • X < 8 • X > 5 • X < 5

  6. I know it can’t be C or D. The Process of Elimination • Eliminate choices that you know are incorrect. • 50/50 “educated guess”

  7. Answering Questions • Don't guess blindly. The test is not timed and you will have time to think about the best answer choice. • We all work at different paces. • Extended Testing time will be available if needed.

  8. Key Words • Find key words or phrases in the question that will help you choose the correct answer. • Beware of words like often, sometimes, and always. (Even wrong answers may be partially true)

  9. Are we communicating? • Make sure you understand... what the question is asking • Be sure you are responding… to the question that is being asked.

  10. Reading Passages • If the test requires you to read passages and then answer questions about what you read… Read the Questions First! • By doing this, you will know what you are looking for as you read.

  11. Open-Ended Questions • 20 – 25% of your score will come from the open-ended questions. • If you do not take your time and work hard on these questions you are losing the opportunity to gain valuable points. • Each (OE) reading question is worth the same as three (3) multiple choice questions. • Each (OE) math question is worth the same as four (4) multiple choice questions.

  12. Open-Ended Reading Questions • Read the “Prompt” before reading the passage • Use the CUCC method to help understand the question which needs to be answered • Remember you can go back to the passage while writing your answer • Write about ¾ of a page • Answer the question which is being asked • Use details from the passage to support your answer

  13. Reading Passages • When there are several questions about a reading passage or chart, look for clues in other questions. • Sometimes other questions will help you with questions you are unsure about.

  14. Math Computation • When using scratch paper on a math test, double check to make sure that you have copied the problem correctly from the test booklet! 2.15 21.5 x 3.14 x 3.13

  15. Math Computation • Line up place value correctly on your scratch paper (thousands, hundreds, tens, ones) or the answer will be incorrect. • Multiple Choice answers may be similar to answers you produce through simple common errors. • Be Careful – Don’t Rush! • Show us What you Know!

  16. Math Computation • If your answer does not match one of the choices, Don’t Guess, reread the problem, recopy the numbers, and try solving it again.

  17. Check Your Work • As you go back through, do not change all answers. • Remember: Your first answer is usually right.

  18. It’s About Time • Don’t spend too much time rewriting or obsessing about neatness. BUT…..

  19. Make Sure You… • Fill in bubbles fully and erase stray marks. • Double-check the question number in your test booklet against the answer sheet every five questions to be sure you haven’t gotten on the wrong number.

  20. The Death Grip • If your arm tires during testing it is probably due to the grip that you have on your pencil. • Relax the grip and give those muscles a break. • Do not do arm exercises during testing as this disturbs others.

  21. Advanced vs. Proficient • Remember it's okay not to know everything — unlike most class tests, these tests will have a few questions designed to challenge the limits of your knowledge at a grade level above your current grade. • Stay Positive when you encounter a difficult question.

  22. Do your best • Your efforts will pay off for YOU in the future. • The Courses You are Required to Take • The Overall School Program You can experience

  23. Be… Serious Confident Strategic and “Show us what you know!”

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