True or False. It is okay to pick an answer you are pretty sure is correct instead of going back and scanning.
FALSE.
100
If it says to write an "essay", what are you expected to write?
a paragraph.
100
True or False. If you read the question and you don't get it... you give up, cry, fall on the floor, and throw your computer across the room.
False!
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
There are often several questions on one page. How do you make sure you've answered them all?
scroll down!
200
Before you write, what are expected to do?
Plan!
200
If you've finished every question, what do you do?
Go back! Re-read every question and check EVERY answer.
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?
Remember that the score isn't what matters!! What matters is that you TRY. NEVER give up, get excited for the challenge! I believe in you 100,000 percent and you should believe in you the same way.
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
After you finish writing a paragraph, what do you do?
Read what you've written!! Check spelling, capitals, periods, and ask yourself, does it make sense?
300
Open response questions often have more than one part. How can you be sure that you've answered everything the question has asked?
READ IT AGAIN!!!!!!!
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
Why does any of this matter anyway?
This matters, because it's your chance to show what you can do. I know what you're capable of, and you are all capable of GREAT things. Now we get to show you off. :)
400
What do you scan for?
Key words from the question.
400
How much are you expected to write, no matter what kind of question it is?
5 sentences--a paragraph!!!!
400
True or False. You never have to show you work if you are doing math on the computer.
False
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
This is a competition.
TRUE!! You are competing, but not against other kids. You are competing against yourself. The goal is to be the best you can be, and everyday you want to be better than you were the day before.
500
You can do anything if you believe you can.
True
500
What are 4 different styles of writing that you may be asked to do?
Narrative
Persuasive
Letter
Compare/Contrast
500
If you need to skip a question, what do you do before you go to the next one?
bookmark it!
500
You only have 5 minutes left, you have 10 multiple choice questions left, what do you do?
Fill in all C's and THEN go back and try to answer the questions you may know.