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Test Taking Tips for Multiple-Choice (M-C) Questions
- Cover all answers for M-C questions.
- Read the question and answer the question without looking at the answers.
- Select the M-C answer that matches your answer.
- If answers do not match, re-read the question and try again to answer it.
- Eliminate answers step-by-step. For each M-C answer, ask yourself: "Why is this incorrect?"
- Cross out any answer that is not correct.
- Avoid a M-C answer containing these words: every, none, ever, and all.
- Select a M-C answer containing these words: often, many, usually, some, and frequently.
- If you find M-C answer(s) that:
- say the same thing, do not pick either M-C answer.
- are alike except for some particular word or phrase, consider one of these M-C answers.
- basically say opposite things, select one of these M-C answers.
- Select a M-C answers that matches the grammar in the question.
- Complete a test checklist before turning in your Math in Focus test.
Did I ...- _____ Write my name and the date on my test?
- _____ Answer every question?
- _____ Fill in the bubbles for the multiple choice Qs?
- _____ Write the answer on the line when needed?
- _____ Read each problem carefully?
- _____ Show my work when needed?
- _____ Revise/edit my work in a different color pencil?
- _____ Check ALL my work AT LEAST one time?
If you can answer YES to all the questions, you may turn in your test!
Source:
- Wilson, D. & Wilson, R. (1997). Improving Study and Test-Taking Skills. Quincy, IL: Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers.
- Test checklist from Miss Pulos.
- Cover all answers for M-C questions.