Highlight, underline, or circle the details in the questions. This helps you focus on exactly what the question is asking you to do.
What is Jail the Detail
100
Underline key words
Number the parts of the ?
Plan how you will answer
Answer using specific details
Check off each part as you do it
Keep up the great work
What is UNPACK the Question
100
To select from a number of possibilities.
What is Choose, Pick, Determine, OR Identify
100
Characteristics that are not alike. Identify how things are different.
What is Contrast
200
What should you do the morning of the test?
What is Eat Breakfast
200
Predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the choices.
What is Be Slick and Predict!
200
If you get to a couple of questions that you just don’t know, don’t give up! Keep trying your best!
What is Keep on Keeping On
200
Meaning of a word, phrase
What is Define OR Definition
200
Think about the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How when answering a question.
What is Explain
300
How can you decrease your stress levels during the test?
What is Take a mindful moment and take a few deep breaths.
300
Read ALL of the answer choices! Eliminate any choice(s) that you know are not the correct answer.
What is Slash the Trash
300
Don’t leave a question unanswered. You will not have ANY chance of getting it right.
What is If You Snooze, You Lose
300
Common characteristics, identify how things are alike or similar
What is Compare
300
To arrive at a decision, to close or bring to an end
What is Conclude OR Conclusion
400
How many hours of sleep should you get before the test?
What is 8-10 hours
400
Once you have chosen your answer, put it in and make sure that it makes sense!
What is Plug it In
400
When you have completed the test, go back and check your work!
What is Check it Out
400
Give a brief overview of the main points
What is Summarize
400
Read between the lines; the answer is not clearly stated in the passage. Use knowledge and experience to draw conclusions.
What is Infer
500
What type of breakfast should I eat before the test?
What is A healthy breakfast with protein
500
If the directions say read…. READ! Pay close attention to signal words in the directions, such as explain, interpret, and compare.
What is READ All About It
500
Charts and Maps provide information that you can use to answer questions! Analyze ALL information provided before answering the questions!
What is Smart with Charts and Zap the Maps
500
Present a clear picture of a person, place, or idea. Use details and sensory words.