1. Becoming a Good Test Taker
Reflect

2. Objectives
Students will be able to reflect upon their work.

3. Did I read the problem at least twice?
Chad stopped picking fruit at 2:30 pm. He had picked pears for 1 hour and apples for 45 minutes. When did he start picking?

4. Did I write down the question being asked (or highlight it)?
Chad stopped picking fruit at 2:30 pm. He had picked pears for 1 hour and apples for 45 minutes. When did he start picking?
What question are you being asked?

5. Did I write down the key words in the question?
Chad stopped picking fruit at 2:30 pm. He had picked pears for 1 hour and apples for 45 minutes. When did he start picking?
What are the keywords?

6. Did I write down the facts that are given?
Chad stopped picking fruit at 2:30 pm. He had picked pears for 1 hour and apples for 45 minutes. When did he start picking?
What are the facts you need to solve the problem?

7. Did I write down the strategy that I used?
Chad stopped picking fruit at 2:30 pm. He had picked pears for 1 hour and apples for 45 minutes. When did he start picking?
What strategy could you use to solve the problem?

8. Did I solve the problem?
Chad stopped picking fruit at 2:30 pm. He had picked pears for 1 hour and apples for 45 minutes. When did he start picking?
Solution:

9. Is my arithmetic or calculations correct?
Chad stopped picking fruit at 2:30 pm. He had picked pears for 1 hour and apples for 45 minutes. When did he start picking? Check your answer:

10. Explain Did I explain how I solved the problem?
Did I explain why I chose the strategy and how I used it? Explanation:

11. A few more things to reflect on…
Is my writing clear?
Did I label my work?
Does my answer make sense?
Did I answer the exact question being asked?

12. Summary
Notice that many of these steps can be completed without knowing how to solve the problem.
Write down all steps; even those done with a calculator.
Write down as much as you can.
Reflect on what you have done before moving on.