Multiple Choice Magic

Multiple Choice Problem Solving StrategiesMS/HS

A multiple choice question is made up of:a question or a statement called a stem

The capital city of Kentucky is OrWhat city is the capital of Kentucky?

A multiple choice question is made up of:Four ChoicesA. FrankfortB. LouisvilleC. ShelbyvilleD. Lexington

The answer is the correct choice.What is the capital city of Kentucky?

A. FrankfortB. LouisvilleC. ShelbyvilleD. Lexington

The correct answer can be the best choice.Thomas has a part time job working in a garden. This job would best help him prepare for a career in

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Multiple Choice Problem Solving Strategies

Strategy #1

Read the stem carefully and underline key words.

People in the United States enjoy freedom of speech. This freedom is protected by theStrategy #2Read the key words underlined in the stem

Freedom of speech

Is protected by

Strategy #3Cover up the four choices and predict the answer.

People in the United States enjoy freedom of speech. This freedom is protected by the

Could it be?

Strategy #4Read ALL choices.

People in the United States enjoy freedom of speech. This freedom is protected by theDeclaration of IndependenceBill of RightsEmancipation ProclamationArticles of Confederation

Strategy # 5Eliminate wrong answers. Cross off choices that are clearly false and then reread the choices that remain

People in the United States enjoy freedom of speech. This freedom is protected by the

Declaration of IndependenceBill of RightsEmancipation ProclamationArticles of Confederation

If you are still not sure!Strategy # 6Think of the remaining choices as True-False statements. Using key words, read the stem with the statements.

B. Freedom of speech is protected by the Bill of Rights. True or false?

C. Freedom of speech is protected by the Emancipation Proclamation. True or false?

Lets PRACTICE!What is the rule for this pattern?

2, 1, 3, 2, 4, 3, 5, 4, 6

Strategy #1Read the stem carefully and underline key words.

What is the rule for this pattern?

2, 1, 3, 2, 4, 3, 5, 4, 6

Strategy #2:Read the key words underlined in the stem.rulepattern

What is the rule for this pattern?

2, 1, 3, 2, 4, 3, 5, 4, 6

Strategy #3:

Cover up the four choices and predict the answer.

What is the rule for this pattern?

2, 1, 3, 2, 4, 3, 5, 4, 6

Strategy #4:

Cover up the four choices and predict the answer.

subtract 1, multiply by 3add 2, add 3subtract 1, add 2 multiply by 2, divide by 1

What is the rule for this pattern?

2, 1, 3, 2, 4, 3, 5, 4, 6

Strategy #5Eliminate wrong answers. Cross off choices that are clearly false and then reread choices that remain. Can you eliminate two choices?

subtract 1, multiply by 3add 2, add 3subtract 1, add 2 multiply by 2, divide by 1

What is the rule for this pattern?

2, 1, 3, 2, 4, 3, 5, 4, 6

Strategy #6Think of remaining choices as T-F statements. Using key words, read the stem with the statement.

You have two choices left:

A. The rule for this pattern is subtract 1, multiply by 3. True or False?C. The rule for this pattern is subtract 1, add 2. True or False?

Strategy #4Read ALL choices.What is the rule for this pattern?2, 1, 3, 2, 4, 3, 5, 4, 6

subtract 1, multiply by 3add 2, add 3subtract 1, add 2 multiply by 2, divide by 1

Different types of Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice can look differently. It can start with a:question or statement chart or graphgraphic or picturereading passage

Strategy #7When answering a multiple choice question with a chart, graph, picture or reading passage, ALWAYS go back to the table, graph, picture, or reading passage to look for answer clues.

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Which age group received twice as many trophies as the 8 year olds?

A. 10 year oldsB. 12 year oldsC. 14 year oldsD. 16 year oldsLets Practice Together!Strategy #1: Read the stem carefully and underline key words.Which age group received twice as many trophies as the 8 year olds?

Strategy #2: Read the key words underlined in the stem.Age group twice trophies as 8 year olds

Strategy #2: Cover up the four choices and predict the answer.

Which age group received twice as many trophies as the 8 year olds?

What could the answer be?

Strategy #4: Read ALL choices.

Which age group received twice as many trophies as the 8 year olds?

A. 10 year oldsB. 12 year oldsC. 14 year oldsD. 16 year oldsStrategy #5: Eliminate wrong answers. Cross off answers that are clearly false and then reread choices that remain.

Which age group received twice as many trophies as the 8 year olds?

A. 10 year oldsB. 12 year oldsC. 14 year oldsD. 16 year oldsHmmI think that A and B are clearly wrong.

Strategy #6: Think of remaining choices as True-False statements.

Which age group received twice as many trophies as the 8 year olds?

C. 14 year olds had twice as many trophies as 8 year olds. True or False?D. 16 year olds had twice as many trophies as 8 year olds. True or False?What is your final answer?C or D?

Stratey #7: When answering multiple choice with a graph, always go back to the graph to look for answer clues.

Which age group received twice as many trophies as the 8 year olds?A. 10 year oldsB. 12 year oldsC. 14 year oldsD. 16 year olds

I think that the correct choice is C but let me go back to the graphto check for clues that C is the right choice..Multiple Choice Magic with GraphicsUse the illustration below to answer the question.

N SN SLook at the two magnets above. If you push the two magnets toward each other as shown, the magnets willbreak into many piecesturn in opposite directionsbe pushed away from each otherbe pulled toward each otherLets Practice Together!Strategy #1: Read the stem carefully and underline key words.Look at the two magnets above. If you push the two magnets toward each other as shown, the magnets will

Strategy #2: Read the key words underlined in the stem.Push two magnets toward each other, the magnets willStrategy #3: Cover up the four choices and predict the answer.Use the illustration below to answer the question.N SN SLook at the two magnets above. If you push the two magnets toward each other as shown, the magnets willWhat could the answer be?Strategy #4: Read ALL choices.Use the illustration below to answer the question.

N SN SLook at the two magnets above. If you push the two magnets toward each other as shown, the magnets will:break into many piecesturn in opposite directionsbe pushed away from each otherbe pulled toward each otherStrategy #5: Eliminate wrong answers. Cross off choices that are clearly false and then reread the choices that remain.Use the illustration below to answer the question.

N SN SLook at the two magnets above. If you push the two magnets toward each other as shown, the magnets willbreak into many piecesturn in opposite directionsbe pushed away from each otherbe pulled toward each otherHmmWhich choices are clearly false?I think A and B.Strategy #6: Think of remaining choices as true-false statements.Use the illustration below to answer the question.

N SN SLook at the two magnets above. If you push the two magnets toward each other as shown, the magnets willC.If you push the two magnets toward each other, the magnets will be pushed away from each other. True or False?D.If you push the two magnets toward each other, the magnets will be pulled toward each other. True or False?What is your final answer?C or D?Strategy #7: When answering multiple choice with a graphic, ALWAYS go back to the graphic to look for answer clues.Use the illustration below to answer the question.

N SN SLook at the two magnets above. If you push the two magnets toward each other as shown, the magnets will

A. break into many piecesB. turn in opposite directionsC. be pushed away from each otherD. be pulled toward each other

I think that the answer is D but I will go back to the graphic to look for clues that this is the right answer.Multiple Choice Magic with a reading passageRead the following passage and answer the questions below.

Bobsledding is a very popular sport. Bobsleds, which are made of steel, are designed to glide down ice-covered slopes at high speed. Bobsled trails, or runs, have sharp turns and high walls to keep the sleds on course. A famous bobsled run is located in Lake Placid, New York. The sleds can be from nine to twelve feet long and can seat up to four people. They range in weight up to 500 pounds. Bobsledding fans say Bobsledding is the most exciting of all winter sports.The most important reason that bobsled runs are icy, curvy, and have high walls is to:keep bobsleds from crashing off courseincrease the bobsleds speed make bobsledding more funD. discourage bobsledders from falling out of their sledStrategy #1: Read the stem carefully and underline key words.The most important reason that bobsled runs are icy, curvy, and have high walls is to: Strategy #2: Read the key words underlined in the stem. Most important reasons runsicy, curvy, high walls

Strategy #3: Cover up the four choices and predict the answer.Bobsledding is a very popular sport. Bobsleds, which are made of steel, are designed to glide down ice-covered slopes at high speed. Bobsled trails, or runs, have sharp turns and high walls to keep the sleds on course. A famous bobsled run is located in Lake Placid, New York. The sleds can be from nine to twelve feet long and can seat up to four people. They range in weight up to 500 pounds. Bobsledding fans say Bobsledding is the most exciting of all winter sports.The most important reason that bobsled runs are icy, curvy, and have high walls is to:

Go back to the passage and look for the answer.

Strategy #4 Read All choices.

The most important reason that bobsled runs are icy, curvy, and have high walls is to: keep bobsleds from crashing off course increase the bobsleds speed C. make bobsledding more funD. discourage bobsledders from falling out of their sled

Strategy # 5: Eliminate wrong answers and reread the choices that remain. Its okay to go back to the passage for clues! Look at the choices and cross out at least 2 that you know are wrong.

The most important reason that bobsled runs are icy, curvy, and have high walls is to:keep bobsleds from crashing off courseincrease the bobsleds speed C. make bobsledding more funD. discourage bobsledders from falling out of their sled

Strategy #6: Think of remaining choices as true false statements.

The most important reason that runs are icy, curvy and have high walls is to keep bobsleds from crashing off course. True or False?The most important reason that runs are icy, curvy and high walls is to increase the bobsleds speed. True or False?

Is A or B the final answer?Strategy # 7 says to go back to the passage if you are not sure.

Do you remember the 7 Multiple Choice Strategies?1. Read the stem carefully and underline key words.2. Read the key words underlined in the stem.3. Cover up the four options and predict the answer.4. Read ALL of the options.5. Eliminate wrong answers. Cross off all choices that are clearly false and then reread the choices that remain.6. Think of the remaining choices as True-False statements. Using key words, read the stem with the statement. Is it true or false?7. Before answering a multiple choice with a chart, graph, graphic, or a reading passage, look back to find answer clues in the chart, graph, graphic or passage..

Problem Solving STRATEGIES!Use the SEVEN Strategies when answering all types of multiple choice questions!Always read every choice carefully.Never Guess!Always eliminate down to at least your two best choices.When answering multiple choice with a chart, graphic, or text, ALWAYS go back to the chart/graphic/text to look for answer clues.

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