Getting Ready
Testing Strategies
Math
Multiple Choice Strategies
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What should you do the night before a test?
Go to bed early
100

What should you do as your start the test?

Take a deep breath! YOU GOT THIS!!
100

Before you look at the answer choices, you should try to solve the question. True or False

True!!

100
What should you try to do before you read the answer choices?
Try to solve/predict the problem before looking at the answers
200
What should you do the morning of the test?
Eat breakfast
200

What happenes if I am reading a passage and I do not know a word?

Sound it out the best you can

200

How do I solve a word problem?

Read the problem, look for CLUE words to figure out which operation to use. (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division)
200
What words or phrases should you circle or highlight in a multiple choice question?
What the question is asking you (key words) and where to find extra information.
300

How can you prepare yourself for the test?

Be prepared, think POSITIVE thoughts, get a good nights sleep

300

WOOHOO! Time to practice TYPING!!

Time to get out a keyboard and practice!
300

True or False: After solving a problem, I should go back and check my work.

TRUE

300
Which statement is true? A) once you find the answer, circle it, and move on quickly to the next problem B) read all the answer choices before circling the answer
B
400

How can I be my best?

Keep the same routine every day!

400

What happens if I get frustrated?

Take a break! Take a deep breath and keep trying your best!

400

What do I do if I have an open ended question?

Show your work on scratch paper!

400
Why would you cross through answers in a multiple choice question?
you are eliminating choices, which will help you find the right answer
500

What should I wear for Milestones?

Dress COMFY! No bracelets, watches, or anything that is distracting!

500

Can I skip a question and go back?

Yes! You can flag questions to be able to go back and try them at the end!

500

How do you solve multi-step word problems?

Let's chat!

500

You don not know how to solve or answer the question. What do you do?

Try your best! Look and make an educated guess!

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