1. Test taking tips and strategies
Keystone review
Test taking tips and strategies

2. Use the given answers!!
May be helpful to work backwards from the answers.
Do you actual need to work or calculate the given statements or can you manipulate the answers to determine which one satisfies the given information??
Ex. Which point is a solution to the system: 2x + 3y = 8 and 4x – 6y = 10
Eliminate 1-2 of the possible answers
Eliminating 2 of the questions gives you a 50% chance of choosing the correct answer!

3. If you are given a line graph and asked to find the equation for the line, always check your MC answers for the y-intercept.
The y-intercept is the place on your graph where the line crosses the y-axis (vertical axis).
The equations for lines are usually given in the form y = mx + b
M = slope = rise/run b = y-intercept
Are some of the choices too far “off” so that you can rule them out

4. Ex.
Ex. Which equation best describes the graph?
y = 2x + ½
Y = -2x + 2
Y = x + ½
Y = 3x + 2

5. Equation vs expression
If asked to write an equation then your answer must contain an = sign.
Ex. y = 3x – 6 AN EQUATION
If you are asked to write your answer as an expression then your answer must NOT contain an = sign.
Ex x + 3 AN EXPRESSION

6. If you are given a table of values and asked to find the line of best fit
You can either:
Place the data in the calc under STAT EDIT then find the regression line by STAT CALC 4:LINREG ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER
Find the equation by hand by finding the slope, then the y-intercept, then writing your equation.
Ex. Find the equation of the line containing the pts (2, 3) (4, 6)

7. Rules of Probability say…don’t change your answers unless you are positive your original answer is incorrect
Most studies show that when a student changes an answer and they are not absolutely correct about their decision, they will change the answer to the incorrect one.

8. Probability vs. odds Given {1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12}
Find probability the number is even.
What are the odds you choose an even number from this list?

9. Forms of a line – they all represent the same line just in different forms!
Slope intercept form: Y = mx + b
Point Slope Form: y – y1 = m(x – x1)
Standard Form: Ax + By = C

10. Open Ended Questions
You need to answer ALL of the open ended questions even if you are not absolutely sure how. Try something!
Most students who pass the exam scored at least an 11 out of a possible 24 points.
Your goal is to get at least 50% correct on all open ended.

11. Use the guide buttons and resources
Along the top of the test are buttons including highlights, magnifiers, calculators and formula sheets.
USE THEM!
Only one I may not use is the calculator since you will have my graphing calcs

12. Use the scrap paper and the graphing calc
Do not do calculations in your head. Write them down and do them on the calculator.
Do all work neatly on scrap paper.
If creating a graph, use graph paper.
Use the edge of your index card if you need to create a straight line on your graph paper or scrap paper for accuracy.

13. Electronics
Phones, ipods, etc. are not permitted to be in your possession.
When you enter your testing site, you will be asked to turn your phone off, place you name on a sticky sheet and place your phone on top of this paper in a secluded location of the room.
Book bags and handbags must be placed in required area of the room.

14. Completion of test
When you are done with your test you may NOT get anything else out to work on or do…not even a read a book.
You will be required to sit there, quietly, until all students are done or until the test time is over.

15. What if I don’t finish in the required time?
You are given as much time as needed to complete the exam.
If the allotted time is depleted, you will be required to pause your test and will be escorted by an administrator to room 101 to finish your test.
There is no penalty for requiring the extra time so if you need it, take it!
Remember, all 9th and 10th graders need to pass the exam to graduate.

16. Linear Equations and Systems
Writing Expressions Linear_Equations Linear_Equation_Word_Problems Systems of Equations with Elimination Part:1 Systems of Equations with Elimination Systems of Equations with Substitution Systems of Equations Word Problems
Module 1
Operations
Combining Like Terms Exponent Rules Exponent Rules Continued  Simplifying Expressions with Exponents Multiplying Polynomials Factoring Difference of Squares Simplifying Radicals
Linear inequalities and systems of inequalities
Linear Inequalities Graphs of Inequalities Graphing Systems of Inequalities

17. Module 2 Functions and Patterns
Domain and Range Identifying_Points Finding Equations of Lines from Tables
Module 2
Coordinate Geometry
Slope of a Line Solving_for_the_y-intercept Line Graph Intuition Graphing Linear Equations Gaphing Linear Functions to Solve Systems  Slope Intercept Form  Converting between Slope Intercept and Standard Form Point Slope Form
Probability and Data Analysis
Probability Additional Probability Independent_Probability Stem_and_Leaf_Plots Mean, Median_and_Mode Box_and_Whisker_Plots