TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Highlight the Details!
ANSWER
Highlight, underline, or circle the details in the questions. This helps you focus on exactly what
the question is asking you to do.
Question 2.
The day of the test you should...
ANSWER
eat a good breakfast!
Question 3.
Answer the Questions!
ANSWER
Once you have chosen your answer, plug it in and make sure that it makes sense! (this works
really well with vocabulary questions).
Question 4.
When you're doing a calculation, you should look for words like 'combined' or 'changed' so that you
know...
ANSWER
what type of math to do (ex. addition or subtraction)
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, Question 5.
Make Predictions!
ANSWER
Predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the choices.
Question 6.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
ANSWER
If the directions say read.... READ! Pay close attention to signal words in the directions, such as
explain, interpret, and compare.
Question 7.
Charts & Maps!
ANSWER
Charts and Maps provide information that you can use to answer questions! Analyze ALL
information provided before answering the questions!
Question 8.
Slash the Trash!
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VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Highlight the Details!
ANSWER
Highlight, underline, or circle the details in the questions. This helps you focus on exactly what
the question is asking you to do.
Question 2.
The day of the test you should...
ANSWER
eat a good breakfast!
Question 3.
Answer the Questions!
ANSWER
Once you have chosen your answer, plug it in and make sure that it makes sense! (this works
really well with vocabulary questions).
Question 4.
When you're doing a calculation, you should look for words like 'combined' or 'changed' so that you
know...
ANSWER
what type of math to do (ex. addition or subtraction)
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, Question 5.
Make Predictions!
ANSWER
Predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the choices.
Question 6.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
ANSWER
If the directions say read.... READ! Pay close attention to signal words in the directions, such as
explain, interpret, and compare.
Question 7.
Charts & Maps!
ANSWER
Charts and Maps provide information that you can use to answer questions! Analyze ALL
information provided before answering the questions!
Question 8.
Slash the Trash!
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