Test Taking Strats.
When you get a reading what should you do BEFORE reading
preview the questions
While reading a passage what should you do?
annotate / underline or highlight
If you only have a short amount of time left on multiple choice what can you do?
Make educated guesses
If you are stuck on a question what should you do?
skip it and go back at the end
On a short or long answer written response, what should you do? (Many answers, give at least 2)
Look over the rubric/ checklist. Answer in complete sentences, read over the directions and prompts, find evidence to support your claim.
a. How can we prepare?
b. What should we bring?
c. What should we not bring?
(200 points each)
a. study and get a good nights sleep
b. pen/pencil, eraser
c. phone (you may bring it but it will be off and away either in a personal bag, or in a bin in the front of the room. There will be no phone on desks or in pockets)