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What should you do FIRST when you open a new section of the LEAP test?
Read the directions and preview the questions/passage.
Explanation:
This helps you understand what the section requires before jumping in.
Which tool helps you remove answer choices you know are incorrect?
Eliminator (strikethrough)
Explanation:
The tool appears after selecting text.
Should you skip breakfast before taking the Leap test? Why or why not?
No.
Explanation:
Eating breakfast gives you energy, and helps you focus , which helps you perform better on the Leap.
You get stuck on a multiple-choice question for more than 30 seconds. What is the best next step to keep your momentum?
Skip the question and come back to it later
Explanation:
This keeps you from wasting time and helps maintain pacing.
What is a major mistake students make on LEAP?
Leaving questions blank.
Can you go back to a previous section after you submit it?
No.
Explanation:
Once a section is submitted, it is locked.
No.
Why would you use the “mark for review” tool?
To come back to a question later
Explanation:
It helps track evidence needed to answer questions.
If you feel nervous during a test, should you just ignore it and keep rushing?
No
Explanation:
You should stop and take deep breaths to calm down so you can think clearly and do your best on the LEAP test
On a multi-step math problem, what specific strategy should you use with your scratch paper to reduce mistakes?
Show each step of your work clearly.
Explanation:
Writing each step helps catch errors and stay organized.
Why is rushing through questions a mistake?
It leads to errors.
Why is it important to know how many sections are on the test?
It helps you prepare yourself for the sections.
Explanation:
Knowing the structure prevents rushing later.
Which combination of tools would best help you answer a difficult question?
Highlight key details and eliminate wrong answers
Explanation:
Understanding key details can help eliminate wrong answers.
Is it a good idea to start answering questions right away without looking over the whole test first?
No
Explanation:
Looking over the test helps you plan your time so you don’t run out of time on the LEAP test.
If time is almost up and you still have unanswered multiple-choice questions, what should you do to maximize your score?
Choose an answer for every question, even if you have to guess.
Explanation:
There is no penalty for wrong answers.
What might happen if you only read a part of the passage?
You miss important information from the text.
Explanation:
When you only read part of the passage, you are likely to miss key details, miss important events or ideas, and not fully understand what the text is about.
If a section has multiple passages, how should you approach them?
Work through one passage set at a time.
Explanation:
Jumping around increases confusion and wastes time
Why is it important not to overuse the calculator?
It may slow you down
Explanation:
It helps you manage time and prioritize.
Should you read a question only once and answer it quickly? Why or why not? How does this connect to the LEAP test?
No
Explanation:
You should read carefully and maybe reread so you understand the question and choose the correct answer on the LEAP test.
You finish the test with extra time. What is the most effective way to use it to improve your score?
Review and recheck questions you were unsure about.
Explanation:
Focused review increases accuracy more than rereading everything.
Why is not checking your work a mistake?
You miss easy corrections.
When should you check your answers in a section?
Before submitting the section.
Explanation:
You cannot return once submitted.
Before you submit the section.
When is it best to flag a question?
When you are unsure and want to revisit it
If you finish a test early, should you turn it in right away without checking your work? Why or why not? How does this connect to the LEAP test?
No
Explanation:
You should use extra time to check for mistakes and improve your answers on the LEAP test.
You choose an answer, then start second-guessing yourself and feel torn between two choices. What is the best strategy to decide whether to change your answer?
Stick with your original answer unless you have clear evidence it is wrong.
Explanation:
Second-guessing without evidence often leads to changing correct answers to incorrect ones.
What mistake happens when a student ignores key words like “NOT,” “BEST,” or “MOST”?
It changes what the question is asking, leading to the wrong answer
Explanation:
On the LEAP test, words like “NOT,” “BEST,” “MOST,” or “MAINLY” completely change the meaning of the question.