How to prepare for the EOG
What should you do first when reading informational text? A) read the passage quickly one time...boring. B) read the multiple choice questions c) brainwing while reading D)Do both B and C
D) Both B and C
What mindset should you have about every question?
Before you look at the answer choices, you should try and solve the question. True or False
True!!
What should you try to do before you read the answer choices?
Try to solve/predict the problem before looking at the answers
What can you use to help you find the main idea of fiction? Non-fiction?
Fiction- S,W,B,S,T
Non-fiction- text and graphic features, look for supporting details
Before the test, you should
-take a deep breath
-panic
-eat a donut
Take a deep breath and say I GOT THIS!!!!
What should you do first?
RWDW-Read, write, draw, write
What strategies can I use to get rid of silly answer choices?
X out those answer choices.
When you read a multiple choice question, what should you do first?
Eliminate incorrect answers.
-guess
-put the word into the sentence
-choose the first answer choice
Reread the sentence with your selected response and ask yourself, does this make sense?
I should show work for every problem on the EOG? True or False?
TRUE!
Which statement is true? A) once you find the answer, click it, and move on quickly to the next problem B) read all the answer choices before clicking the answer
B-read all answer choices first before moving on
What is the goal of the EOG test?
Improvement from last year (you are only competing against yourself) 1 year of learning = 1 year of growth
What tools are offered on the EOG for me?
highlighting, x-ing out answer choices, flagging a question to go back to
Do I need the calculator on the EOG?
No, my math teacher has taught me all the strategies I need to solve the problems on my EOG
At the end of the test, what should you check before being completely done?
Look at your test answer responses and make sure ALL questions have a star * to show you have responded to all answer choices. Raise your hand and let Mrs. Owens double check!
OF COURSE NOT! EOG day is just 2 days out of the entire school year. One data point!
When you answer the multiple choice questions, you should go back in the text for key details? True or False
True
What can I do to show my very best on the EOG?
answer every choice, go back and review, BRAINWING and SUMMARIZE
When I am confused on a problem, do I just guess an answer choice?
No, flag the question and come back at the end.
If other people finish before you, what do you do?
Rush to finish. NO! You stay concentrated, you get 3 hours to finish the test. This test measures what you are capable of, not other classmates. SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW!!!!