RELAX

  • Read the question carefully, then reread the passage or the problem.
  • Examine every answer choice before you chose your answer
  • Label your answer (Math). Look for proof in the passage and underline it (ELA)
  • Always check your work!
  • X-out answer that you know are wrong.

Test Taking Strategies

  1. Read the questions twice.
  2. Mark keywords
    Sum                       Difference                              Each
    More than Equal groups Total 
  3. Underline and understand the question.
    - Who has more?
    - How often?
  4. Work through the problem
    Draw a picture,                      Use an equation
    Find a pattern                       Use a diagram
  5. Explain your thinking
    - What did they tell you?
    - What did you do?
    - What is your answer?
  6. Eliminate obviously wrong choices
  7. CHECK YOUR WORK