End of Grade Test Taking StrategiesBy: The Study Skills Class
SLASH AND TRASHHOW TO USE: Read the all answers first. Cross out the obvious wrong
answers. Choose the strongest answer. Check your work.
Chronological Order
Chronological order is a study tool that helps you organize your thought processes.
The events in the story are sequential (in order).
The events happen in a certain order.
Look for times and dates throughout the passage.
Underline the key events such as the title, dates , places, and people.
Write in your EOG packet important information.
Just do it and see the end results.
Underline Important details
How to useAlways go with the first answer.
Study class notes, write down information that you may already know.
Do not second guess yourself.
Trust your Instincts!!
Trust Your Instincts & Class Notes
TAKING YOUR TIME!!!
Slow down while answering questions.
Take advantage of the breaks. Check back over your work. Be aware of the testing time on
the board.
How to use
Realistic ThinkingWhat is it?
• Realistic Thinking- using background knowledge to help
answer questions
• Realistic thinking is a good test taking strategy.
•“You have teenagers thinking they're going to make millions as NBA stars when that's not realistic for even 1 percent of them. Becoming a scientist or engineer is.”-Dean Kamen
Check Your Work!!
DOUBLE check your work!
Work math problems in different ways.
Read over the answers and trust your instincts.
Graphic Organizers
Graphic Organizers help you break apart the questions.
They help you understand the story.
Double Bubble Map- Compare/Contrast Flow Map- Sequencing Circle Map-Define in Context Bubble Map- Describing in Context
So Lets Get Organized
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