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 ...
  1. _____ Write my name and the date on my test?
  2. _____ Answer every question?
  3. _____ Fill in the bubbles for the multiple choice Qs?
  4. _____ Write the answer on the line when needed?
  5. _____ Read each problem carefully?
  6. _____ Show my work when needed?
  7. _____ Revise/edit my work in a different color pencil?
  8. _____ 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.