mcas test taking posters
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Posts with test taking TIPS for the Massachusetts State Exam. Used with students grades 2-5TRANSCRIPT
Slash the Trash!
Read ALL choices.
Eliminate any choices that you know are wrong
answers.
Think carefully over the choices left.
Choose what you think is the best answer.
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Jail the Detail
Highlight, underline, or circle the details in the
questions!
This helps you focus on exactly what the question is.
Example: Find the number that is not even.
Read the directions, questions and texts carefully!
Reread if you are confused or if you need to find an
answer.
Be Smart With Charts & Zap the
Map!
Charts give you
information you need to
answer questions. Don’t
ignore it! Be smart
and use the chart!
Take Your Test Twice
When you have completed the test, go back and
check your answers.
Maps give you
information you need to
answer questions.
Don’t ignore it! Zap
the map!
Make sure that you didn’t leave any answers
unmarked or you will not have the chance to get it
right!
Most importantly, don’t give up and give the test
your best! Taking your test “twice” will help you
succeed!
Be a Whiz With the
Grid!
A machine grades your tests. If it isn’t bubbled just
right. . . YIKES! You won’t get credit for your hard
work.
Plug It In, Plug It In!
F G H J
Once you have chosen your answer, plug it in and
make sure it makes sense.
Example: If the question is 100 - ? = 60 and you think
the answer is 40. Plug it in and see if you are right!
100 - ? = 40
What could the answer
be? Plug it in and see it
makes sense!