Multiple Choice Tips
A strategy for narrowing down the answer choices.
Process of elimination.
The formula for the perimeter of a square.
4s (s=side)
How long should you spend on the reading passages versus the questions and answer choices?
Read the story quickly and spend the large amount of time on the questions and answers. After you read each question, go back to the story and check on the answer even though YOU THINK you remember the correct answer , you might not remember accurately and it does not take long to look back at the passage.
What should you be doing at 11pm before the test?
Sleeping!
How many minutes are in three hours?
180.
Use the answer choices as clues. ALSO: Round numbers when possible.
What is 3/4 as a percentage?
75%
What should you do when you are finished drafting your essay?
Go back and proofread. Cross out neatly, if necessary.
When should you arrive at the test location?
Plan to arrive early! You want to feel very calm, not stressed about traffic or delays.
What to do with enticing answer choices.
Locate the bait. Make sure you are answering every step of the question.
What is 2/5 as a decimal?
.4
What to do if you don't recognize a word in the Verbal: Synonym section?
See if you notice any patterns in the answer choices (if they all mean something similar except one, choose the outlier). See if you have a gut feeling about the word and put your own guess for what it might mean.
What should you wear?
Dress as though you are going on a hike: layers!
bring a watch and a bottle of water as well as snacks for the break.
What is the definition of mean, median, and mode?
Mean: average (add up all the parts and then divide by the number of parts)
Mode: most often
Median: middle
What to do when you get to a really hard question.
Skip it but make sure to star next to that bubble so all your bubbles aren't one off. Return to it and then guess if you run out of time at the end (B).
What is the mode of this set:
(4, 3, 1, 1, 6, 1, 4, 16)
1
Define the key words in the prompt, even simple words (friendship, success, superpower). THEN, brainstorm ideas on a scribble sheet. Put down any details or academic examples that you might want to use.
THEN, draft an outline. Make sure each body paragraph gives a reason that answers the prompt.
What's one thing to remind yourself before the test?
I am ready to try my best.
I've done a ton of preparation for today. I am ready. I have so many tools to help me through.
What comes first, the x or the y coordinate? (1,2)
The x coordinate. (x,y).
LEAVE NO BUBBLES BLANK.
What is the average of the following scores?
10, 8, 7, 5, 10
8
Answer the following prompt with an "Although-style" thesis:
If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be and why?
You got this!
What should you plan for after the test?
To feel exhausted! This is the time to give it your all, like a star athlete in an Olympic tryout. Plan to feel tired. You probably won't want to do homework or perform in a recital.
30 is what percent of 120?
25%