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Multiple Choice Strategies
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What should you do the night before a test?
Go to bed early, review notes, resolve any problems, practice calming strategies, set your alarm a few minutes early, pick out comfortable clothing, pack your backpack or set out any supplies that you will need
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What should you do first? A) read the passage B) read questions
Read the questions
100
How many sentences are in a paragraph?
5-7
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While completing math problems you should try to do the math in your head. True or False
False!!!!!!! You the scratch paper provided.
100
What should you try to do before you read the answer choices?
Try to solve/predict the problem before looking at the answers
200
What should you do the morning of the test before coming to school?
Get up as you normally do, eat breakfast, make sure you have everything you need for the test, do NOT rush, have a positive attitude, use calming techniques if needed, etc.
200
What should you cirlcle or underline in a multiple choice question or passage?
Underline words, phrases or sentences that you feel are important
200
Before you write, what are expected to do?
Plan! Develop an outline
200
You can use your calculator on the test. True or False
You can use your calculator on a portion of the test but not the entire test.
200
What words or phrases should you circle or highlight in a multiple choice question?
What the question is asking you (key words) and where to find extra information.
300
What should you do BEFORE the EOG's begin?
Go to the bathroom, have your testing supplies ready to go, put your thinking cap on, take a few deep breaths, think positive, remember that you can do it
300
When you read a multiple choice question, you should try and answer it BEFORE you look at the answer choices. True or False
True, if your answer is not there then choose the best answer
300
What is one item you are graded on in the WRITING section?
Using complete sentences, using correct punctuation, staying focused on the topic, using vivid language, etc.
300
What should you do if your answer does not match any of the answers on the test?
Double check your work to ensure that you have written and completed the problem correctly. Take an educated guess after you eliminate the answers that you know are incorrect.
300
Which statement is true? A) once you find the answer, mark it, and move on quickly to the next problem B) read all the answer choices before marking the answer
B) read all the answer choices before marking the answer
400
What are calming strategies that you can use when taking the EOGs?
Deep Breathing, Relaxation, Mindfulness, Grounding, etc.
400
Why is it important to pace yourself while reading passages or questions?
To make sure you answer each question correctly and carefully.
400
What is important when writing?
Writing neatly, organization of paragraphs, creating an outline so you will stay on topic, etc.
400
What is important when completing word problems?
Understand what the problem is asking, write it down on your scratch paper
400
Why would you cross through answers in a multiple choice question?
You are eliminating choices, which will help you find the right answer
500
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal feeling. It is a feeling of stress and discomfort. It can help keep us safe, focus and do our best. Everyone experiences anxiety sometimes.
500
What is important when completing the reading portion of tests?
Look for hints, read headings and captions, choose the best answer, pace yourself, don't worry about others, read the passage or questions carefully etc.
500
Name the 4 types of writing styles that you may be asked to write.
Narrative Expository Descriptive Persuasive
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What questions should you ask yourself?
What do I know? What am I being asked to do? What procedure should I use?
500
What can you do if you do not know the answer?
Problem solve. Mark out the answers that you know are incorrect Skip the question (mark if if necessary) and come back later If you still do not know, take an educated guess