2. Strategies for Taking ELA Tests

3. Follow these steps to answer ELA multiple choice questions 1.Read questions FIRST. 2.Read passage and underline/highlight IMPORTANT information as you read. 3.Read each question and cover the answers. 4.Think about what the answer is before looking at the choices. 5.Uncover answers and choose the best answer.

4. What should I do if I am unsure of the answer? 1.First, read through choices and cross out definite “No’s.” 2.Then, go back and reread the section that goes along with the question and underline detail that answers the question. 3.Go back and reread remaining choices, choose the best answer.

5. Pace Yourself Don’t spend too much time on any one question. Do your best and then move on.

6. What do I do if I finish early? 1.If you finish early, check to make sure you have answered all questions correctly.

7. Strategies for Taking Math Assessments

8. Math Computation 1.When using scratch paper on a math test, double check to make sure that you have copied the problem correctly from the test booklet!

9. Math Computation 1.Line up place values correctly on your scratch paper (thousands, hundreds, tens, ones) or the answer will be incorrect.

10. Math Computation 1.If your answer does not match one of the choices, reread the problem, recopy the numbers, and try solving it again.

11. A Matter of Time 1.If any time remains, spend it on those questions about which you know nothing or almost nothing. 2. As you go back through, do not change all answers. 3.Remember: Your first guess is usually right.

12. Final Tips 1.Fill in bubbles fully, write neatly, and erase stray marks. 2.Double-check the test number in your test booklet against the answer sheet every few questions to be sure your numbers match. 3.One bubble per question.

13. My hand hurts! 1.If your arm tires during testing it is probably due to the grip that you have on your pencil. 2.Relax the grip and give those muscles a break. 3.Do not do arm exercises during testing as this disturbs others.

14. Don’t Worry Be Happy!