Test Strategies
If you do not know an answer what should you do?
DO NOT LEAVE IT BLANK. Try to eliminate at least one two choices and then guess
What is the format we type essays and short responses.
TOSEEC
What does TOSEEC stand for?
Topic statement, evidence, elaboration, conclusion
What multiple choice answer is most commonly picked?
C
When taking the test?
Read the question carefully!
If you feel tired what should you do?
Take a breath ask to get water or go to the bathroom to wake yourself up!
TOS stands for?
Topic statement!
How do you start your topic statement?
RESTATE THE QUESTION!
Should you change your answer?
No go with your gut and stick with your first choice. Unless an answer directly answer the exact question.
Time! What should keep in mind?
You have all day do not rush!
What is an effective multiple choice strategy that helps you pick the right answer?
Process of elimination!! There is always one very obvious answer that is not correct. Then there is at least one answer that is not actually answering the question. Take out both of these and you have a 50/50 chance on the right answer.
What is the first E stand for?
Evidence (find a quote to reference)
How can you start your evidence?
The text says....The book says......I know this because in paragraph......
How many sentences must a short answer be if it says use two details?
6! Six!
If your computer stops or have equipment issues?
Tell a teacher!
When given a text to read WHAT SHOULD YOU DO FIRST?
Read the questions so you know what to look for.
What does the second E stand for?
Elaboration (EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE)
How can you start your elaboration?
This evidence tells me/us....This evidence proves my point.....
Shorts answers you need to do what?
TOSEEC
What format?
TOSEEC
If you do not know what a word means what should you do?
You cannot ask a teacher! Look at the first three words before it and the three words after it. Read the whole sentence what is it talking about.
What does C stand for?
Conclusion! (Sum up your work)
How can you start your conclusion?
In conclusion RESTATE YOUR TOPIC STATEMENT...To summarize this is how RESTATE YOUR TOPIC STATEMENT.
What is a sentence starter for....
TOS and evidence
Name them!
Topic statement, Evidence, Elaboration, Conclusion