1. Test Taking Tips for EOC Success
You can do this!!

2. Read the question before you look at the answer choices.
Always…
Read the question before you look at the answer choices.

3. Own words…
Reword the question into your own words Think: “What is this question asking?”

4. Remember…
Use your general knowledge. Ask yourself, “What do I already know about _______?”

5. Use your head…
Try to come up with the answer in your head before looking at the possible answer choices.

6. Look…
Which answer choice looks closest to the one you came up with in your head?

7. Get rid of or eliminate answer you know are not right! Cross them out!
Throw away…
Get rid of or eliminate answer you know are not right! Cross them out!

8. Be careful…
Be sure to carefully read ALL of the possible answer choices before making your selection.

9. Look for the clues… Attack unfamiliar words by: Sounding them out
Breaking them into familiar parts
Looking at the surrounding words and sentences for clues to the meaning of the word
Skipping the word if you just cannot figure it out

10. Be Flexible…
You may not always see the exact choice you are looking for, so choose the BEST option available.

11. Be positive… Keep a positive attitude and stay relaxed!
If you feel nervous, take a few deep breaths to relax.
If you are stuck, move on to the next question and come back to it later.