Physically/Mentally Ready
ELA
Test Taking Strategies
Math
Multiple Choice Strategies
100
What should you do the night before a test?
Go to bed early
100
What types of questions will you encounter on the Georgia Milestones? 
Multiple Choice, Constructed Response, and Extended Response
100

How do I read the question carefully so that I can understand what a question is really asking?

Answers may vary. 

Examples: 

As you read the question, underline key terms. Break the question into smaller parts. Sometimes long questions are hard to keep up with.

100
Before you look at the answer choices, you should try and predict or 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 is a constructed response? 

There is a question, problem, or statement but no answer choices.

 You have to write your answer or work out a problem.

200

I feel so rushed while taking essay exams! How do I avoid this?

Answers may vary. 

(1) pace yourself 

(2) Watch the time 

200
What type of question items are on the Math EOG? 

 EOG assessment consists of selected-response

(multiple-choice), constructed response,

and extended constructed-response items.

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 decrease stress levels?
Study prior to test, Take care of problems before you get to school, be prepared, etc.
300
When you read a multiple choice question, you should try and answer it before you look at the answer choices. True or False
True!!
300
What strategy can I use for deconstructing narrative writing prompts? 
STAMP or Annotating/Marking the prompt for key terms and actions.
300
Open response questions will usually have more than one part. When you answer the open response, what should you remember to do when writing your answer?
Label the correct section with 1, 2, etc.
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
What is the goal of the EOG Assessment?
To assess your mastery on grade-level skills and concepts
400
What should you circle or underline in a multiple choice question?
key words, what the question is asking you, where to find information
400
If you have extra time at the end of the test, you should go back and check your work. True or False. 
True
400
In the open response, you should show your work. True or False
True!
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
Name 1 resource you can use to prepare for your EOG assessments (for ALL subjects). 
Answers may vary. Examples include: Milestone Study Guide, EOG Assessment Guide, USA Test Prep, etc. 
500
What is an Extended Writing Response? 

There is a question, problem, or statement. You may be asked to do more than one thing. 

 In English Language Arts (ELA), you will be asked to read two passages and then write an essay. 


500
Name the 3 types of writing styles that you may be asked to write.
Narrative, Informational, Argumentative 
500
You can use your calculator on the test. True or False
Trick Question- small section in which you cannot use your calculator
500
True or False. If you do not know the answer to a MC question, you should look back at the passage to help you find information to support an answer choice. 
True. 
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