Testing, Testing, What Should You Do?
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Strategies for Taking Standardized Tests
The Night Before Testing
Go to bed on time.
• Talk to your parents or teacher about any concerns that you have about the testing.
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Start your day with a Positive Positive AttitudeAttitude.
Eat a good breakfast.
Think of what you will do to relax after you get home from school.
The Morning of Testing
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In The BeginningIf you do not understand the
directions, ask for help.
Read the question and allall answer choices before marking anything.
Remember, you can write in the booklet. This will help you focus on important information.
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Are we communicating?Make sure you understand what the
question is asking.
Be sure you are responding to the question that is being asked.
Remember to re-read the question if you are not sure what it is asking.
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Pace YourselfDon’t spend too much time on
any one question. Do your best to answer the question correctly and then move on.
Make sure you mark the answer in the correct spot before you move to the next question.
Try to answer every question.
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Answer Choices
Do not change your answers unless you are very certain your first choice is incorrect.
If you are uncertain about a question make the most intelligent guess you can.
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The Process of Elimination
Look at the answer choices and eliminate choices that you know are incorrect.
I know C isn’t the answer!
The Process of Elimination
If you can eliminate two wrong answers, your chance of choosing the right answer is greater.
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Reading
Read the questions Read the questions first.first.
• By doing this you will know what you are looking for as you read. This also helps you go faster on the test.
• Remember you can go back to the passage if you need to.
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Reading Passages
When there are several questions about a reading passage or chart, look for cluesclues in other questions that will help you with items you maybe unsure about.
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Math ComputationWhen using scratch paper on a
math test, double check to make sure that you have copied the problem correctly from the test booklet! Remember you can write in the test booklet!
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Math Computation
Line up place value correctly on your scratch paper (thousands, hundreds, tens, ones) or the answer will be incorrect.
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Math Computation
If your answer does not match one of the choices, reread the problem, recopy the numbers, and try solving it again.
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Key WordsFind or underline key wordskey words or
phrasesphrases in the question that will help you choose the correct answer.
A Matter of TimeIf any time remains, make sure you
have answered each question.
Check to make sure you have bubbled correctly.
Then look over that section only. If you are certain an answer is incorrect, change it.
Remember: Your first guess is usually right.
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It’s About Time
Don’t worry if you run out of time.
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Answering QuestionsDon't guess blindly, but if you
don’t have time to think about the best answer choice, just make it!
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Check Over Your WorkIf you finish early, check to
make sure you have answered all questions.
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Final Tips
Fill in bubbles fully, write neatly, and erase stray marks.
Double-check the test number in your test booklet against the answer sheet every few questions to be sure you haven’t gotten on the wrong number.
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CRCT
The CRCT
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BibliographyTest –Taking Tips for Elementary Students
www.powayusd.com/PUSDSRES/2010-11Resources/testtakingTips.pdf
Test Taking Tips
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Top Ten Test-Taking Tips for Students
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