Process of elimination is a valuable test-taking strategy, but what else can we teach our class about taking tests? Present a resource that promotes healthy eating and sleeping before taking a test, as well as suggesting reading the questions first before reading the passage, working out all math problems on scratch paper, and checking over all responses before saying, "I'm done!"

Concepts

test preparation, Standardized Tests, test-taking strategies

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Present the slides in the weeks leading up to end-of-grade testing

Classroom Considerations

• Use the time as a way to have pupils ask and answer, or clarify, questions about taking tests
• The last slide refers to the instructor's school and school district
• Best suited for standardized test takers

Pros

• Key words and strategies are highlighted in blue font
• Offers a variety of test-taking strategies for various subjects

Cons

• May prove too wordy for some viewers