ELA
Test Taking
Math
100

____ all the answer choices before selecting an answer.

What are ALL?

100

All teachers would say do this regularly, don't cram, spread this out over time.

What is studying?

100

Get a good night's THIS before taking a difficult Math test.

What is sleep?

200

Use the surrounding words and sentences in the passage to help you understand unfamiliar words.

What are CONTEXT CLUES?

200

Take time to do THIS carefully.  Underline or circle key words and phrases.  Do THIS twice if necessary before selecting your answer.

What is read?

200

Use resources like your scratch paper or online manipulatives to help you get questions _____.

What is correct?

300

True or False: To answer open-ended questions: Turn the question into your answer, cite an example from the text, and extend your thinking.

True

300

Eliminate THESE before selecting your answer.

What are incorrect answers?

300

Don't just memorize formulas, understand why they work.

True or False

True

400

_____ is a type of writing that tries to convince others of their point of view, by stating a claim and supporting it with text evidence or facts.

What is persuasive?

400

Look for THESE in patterns, keywords, or previous questions that might point to the right answer.

What are CLUES?

400

Please pay close THIS too what the question is asking.

What is attention?

500

Manage your _____ by seeing how many questions there are on the test and estimating how long you will need to finish.  This will ease your mind.

What is time?

500

Maintain this type of attitude.  Believe in your preparation and stay focused on the task at hand.

What is positive?

500

Don't change your answer unless you are sure.  Your first instinct is often the _________ answer. 

What is correct?

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