Understanding the Question
What should you do first when you read a question?
Look for the key words and understand what the question is asking.
What is skimming?
Quickly reading through a text to get a general idea.
What should you do before answering a question?
Read the question carefully
Why is pacing important?
To ensure you have enough time to complete all questions.
What should you do if you finish early?
Review your answers and check for mistakes.
What does it mean to underline key words?
It helps you focus on important information needed to answer the question.
What is a main idea?
The most important point or concept in a text.
How can you eliminate answers?
Cross out choices you know are incorrect to narrow down options.
How can a timer help?
It can remind you to move on if you’re spending too much time on one question.
Why review your answers?
To catch any errors or questions you might have misread.
Why is it important to reread?
To ensure you fully understand the question and don’t miss any details.
What is context clues?
Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
How do you choose the best answer?
Consider which choice best answers the question based on your understanding.
When should you skip a question?
If you’re unsure and it’s taking too long to think about it
How can you check for mistakes?
Look over your bubbling, read the questions again, and ensure your answers make sense.
What strategies can help with tricky questions?
Break the question down into smaller parts and look for clues.
How can visuals aid understanding?
They provide additional information and help clarify the text.
What should you do with "always" or "never"?
Be cautious, as these words can make an answer less likely to be correct.
How can you plan your time?
Allocate a specific amount of time for each section of the test.
Why is it important to stay calm?
Stress can lead to mistakes and affect your performance.
How can making predictions help?
It allows you to think about potential answers before looking at the choices.
What is summarizing?
Putting the main ideas of a text into your own words.
When should you guess?
If you don’t know the answer and there’s no penalty for wrong answers.
What are some techniques to manage stress?
Deep breathing, taking short breaks, and staying positive.
How can you learn from your mistakes?
Review what you got wrong and understand why to improve for next time.