When looking at a multiple choice question, what should you eliminate?
The answer choices that you know are wrong.
100
What is your time limit on the CRT tests?
There is NO time limit...so relax and take your time!
100
What should you use scratch paper for during the test?
To write out your Math problems, to draw visual representations to help you solve problems,...
100
How many times should you read the directions on a Language Arts question?
TWO TIMES...because they can be tricky.
100
True or False: If you don't know the answer, leave it blank.
FALSE!!
Answer every question on the test.
200
Where can you look for clues when doing a multiple choice question?
In the other questions around it.
200
What should you grasp with your hands when doing the relaxation technique we learned about?
Grasp under your chair.
200
What should you always ask yourself after solving a math problem?
"Does my answer make sense?"
200
When asked to read a passage, what should you do FIRST?
Read the questions first so you know what to look for.
200
What will worrying do for your test score?
It will not help improve your score. In fact, it could make you do worse on the test.
300
True or False: If the first answer choice (A) sounds right, don't waste time reading the other choices. Just pick (A) and move on to the next question.
FALSE
Read ALL answer choices before deciding! The first choice (A) may sound good, but there may be even a BETTER choice as you read on.
300
Name one symptom you can get from experiencing "Test Anxiety."
Butterflies in the stomach, headache, fast heart rate,...
300
In real life, what is 99.9% of the Math problems?
Math Word Problems
300
True or False: The reading passages for all grades have the same amount of words
FALSE.
They vary in length from 300 to 1,000 words.
300
What do you receive for being the first student to finish the test?
NOTHING!!! There is no award for that!!
400
What does the "C" stand for in the mnemonic device: C.R.A.M.?
It stands for "Cover" your answers.
400
What does the "R" stand for in the mnemonic device "B.R.A.V.E.?"
RELAX!!
400
What should you do if your Math answer doesn't match one of the choices?
Reread the problem, recopy the problem, and solve it again.
400
In the constructed responses for reading, you should always use d________ from the passage to show that you understand what you read.
details
400
Explain the strategy called the "Secret Spill" or the "Brain Dump."
As soon as the teacher says to begin the test, use your scratch paper and write down every formula and mnemonic device that you can remember, to help you on the test.
500
Why should you NOT change your answer on a multiple choice question, unless you are absolutely positive?
Statistically, your first instinct or response is correct.
500
Explain the "Visualization Technique."
It is where you close your eyes and imagine a relaxing place. Visualize all of the details like you are really there. Picture it for 1-2 minutes and practice it several days before the test.
500
What does it mean to come up with an "estimate" for an answer?
To make an educated guess, by rounding numbers, to find an answer that is CLOSE, but not EXACT.
500
What is one thing that will be tested in the Reading Comprehension Passages?
Main idea, most fitting title, drawing inferences, spotting the details, tone/mood of the passage
500
Why is it important to NOT cram for a test and instead study over a period of time?
Because your brain takes time to process the information into the long term memory.