Read it Like a Pro
What is the main idea of a story or passage?
It’s what the story or passage is mostly about.
What is 6 x 5?
30
Lisa has 3 boxes with 6 crayons in each. How many crayons does she have total?
18
What should you do if you don’t know an answer right away?
Skip it and come back later.
What does “define” mean?
To explain what a word means.
If the story says “The dog was shivering and hiding under the bed,” what can you infer?
The dog is scared.
What is 384 + 129?
513
A pizza has 8 slices. If you eat 2, what fraction of the pizza is left?
6/8 or 3/4
What should you always do after reading the question?
Go back to the passage to find your answer.
What does “sum” mean in math?
The answer to an addition problem.
The sentence says, “She was so famished, she could eat a horse.” What does famished mean?
Very hungry.
Round 752 to the nearest hundred.
800
Mike has $20. He buys a toy for $8 and candy for $5. How much money does he have left?
$7
What does “underline keywords” mean when taking a test?
Mark the most important words to help you focus.
What is a “synonym”?
A word that means the same.
What do headings and bold words help you do when you read nonfiction?
Find important information and understand the topic better.
What is 54 ÷ 6?
9
A classroom has 4 rows of 5 desks. How many desks are there?
20 desks
Why is it important to check your work at the end of the test?
You might catch a mistake or fix a wrong answer.
What is the opposite of “increase”?
Decrease.
You read that a boy “was clenching his fists and had tears in his eyes.” How does he probably feel?
He is upset or angry.
What is 3 x (4 + 6)?
30
You buy 3 markers for $3 each and a notebook for $2. What’s the total cost?
$11
What can you do if you start to feel stressed during the test?
Take deep breaths and remind yourself that you’ve got this.
What does it mean to “conclude” something?
To make a decision or ending based on clues.