CAHSEE TEST TAKING STRATEGIES

WHAT ARE QUALIFIERS ON STANDARDIZED TESTS? Qualifiers - words that restrict or open up general statements. Examples: sometimes often frequently ordinarily generally

WHAT ARE MODIFIERS IN TEST QUESTIONS? Modifiers - words that give clues to what you need to do to be able to answer the test question Examples: No Not Never Always Best Most

PREVIEW AND MARK THE QUESTIONS 1.Circle directive words, such as which sentence or what is. 2.Underline the description of what you must look for or do to answer the question, such as best combine sentences 4 and 5. 3.Highlight or double underline words that are qualifiers or modifiers, such as best or most.

LET’S PRACTICE: Using the strategies on which we just took notes, read the first question, #150, and mark it. Be prepared to share!

ON YOUR OWN: 1.Preview and mark the remaining test questions. 2.Circle the answer for each question. 3.Write one sentence underneath each question to explain why you chose your answer.  Examples:  Answer “R” seemed the best choice because….  50/50  Process of elmination  It sounded…