1. Test-Taking Strategy The Learning Strategy Series 2000 The University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning Lawrence, Kansas 66045

2. University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2000Test-Taking Overhead # 2 The Steps of the Test-Taking Strategy Step 1:Prepare to succeed Step 2:Inspect the instructions Step 3:Read, remember, reduce Step 4:Answer or abandon Step 5:Turn back Step 6:Estimate Step 7:Survey

3. University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2000Test-Taking Overhead # 3 Step 1: Prepare to Succeed Put your name and PIRATES on the test. Allot time and order to sections. Say affirmations. Start within 2 minutes.

4. University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2000Test-Taking Overhead # 4 Step 2: Inspect the Instructions Read instructions carefully. Underline what to do and where to respond. Notice special requirements.

5. University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2000Test-Taking Overhead # 5 Underline What to do and Where to Respond Circle the letter next to the most appropriate choice. Write “T” in front of statements that are true. Write “F” in front of statements that are false. Make a “+” in front of statements that are true. Make a “-” in front of statements that are false.

6. University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2000Test-Taking Overhead # 6 Step 3: Read, Remember, Reduce Read the whole question. Remember what you studied. Reduce the choices.

7. University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2000Test-Taking Overhead # 7 Step 4: Answer or Abandon Answer the question. Abandon the question for the moment.

8. University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2000Test-Taking Overhead # 8 Absolute Words AllNo AlwaysNone EveryNever Only

9. University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2000Test-Taking Overhead # 9 Non-Absolute Words FewMost SomeMany SeldomOften SometimesUsually

10. University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2000Test-Taking Overhead # 10 Step 6: Estimate Avoid absolutes. Choose the longest or most detailed choice. Eliminate similar choices.