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Effective Strategies for Acing Standardized Tests: Your Ultimate Guide

Prepare yourself for upcoming standardized tests with expert tips and techniques. Understand the test format, scoring system, and how to approach different sections effectively. Learn strategies for reading comprehension, math computation, time management, and eliminating answer choices. Stay calm, focused, and confident on test day. Remember to rest well, eat a nutritious breakfast, and maintain a positive mindset. Don't stress about not knowing everything; these tests are designed to challenge you. Follow these practical suggestions to maximize your performance and achieve success.

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Effective Strategies for Acing Standardized Tests: Your Ultimate Guide

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  1. Strategies for Taking Standardized Tests 2010

  2. Write it in Your Agenda! April 30 – May 7 CST May 10 – 11 EOC/Math May 14 – 15 MDTP May 16 – 17 EOC/Sci. (8th) May 17 – 18 EOC/SS May 21 – 22 EOC/LA May 23 MARP

  3. Purpose of CST (California Standards Test) • To test what students should be able to do in each subject area • To test students knowledge of standards • To test what students should know

  4. CST Achievement • 600-395 (5) Advanced • 394-350 (4) Proficient • 349-300 (3) Basic B • 299-266 (2) Below Basic BB • 265-150 (1) Far Below Basic FBB

  5. ‘Twas the Night Before Testing • Go to bed on time. • Put a few #2 pencils with erasers in your backpack the night before the test. • Talk to your parents about your concerns.

  6. The Morning of Testing • Start your day as you always do. • Eat a good breakfast. • Think Positive!

  7. Strategies 1,2,3 • 1. READ THE DIRECTIONS! • 2. Make sure you understand what the question is asking. • 3. Be sure you are responding to the question that is being asked.

  8. Pace Yourself • Do not spend too much time on any one question. • Answer the easiest questions first.

  9. Skip, Return, Check • If you finish early, check to make sure you have answered all questions. Return to the ones you did not finish.

  10. The Process of Elimination • If you can eliminate two wrong answers, your chance of choosing the right answer is greater.

  11. An Example of Elimination 2+2 = ___ A. 3 B. 4 C. blue D. red

  12. Reading Strategies • Scan the questions before reading long passages. • Look for clues from other questions/answers.

  13. Math Computation • Make sure you have copied the problem correctly from the test booklet! • Line up place value correctly on your scratch paper!

  14. Reread, Recopy, Solve • If your answer does not match one of the choices, reread the problem, recopy the numbers, and try solving it again.

  15. Keeping Track of Time • Do not spend too much time rewriting or obsessing about neatness. • Your first guess is usually right but if you have time, recheck the answers that you were unsure about.

  16. The Death Grip • If your arm tires during testing it is probably due to the grip that you have on your pencil. • Relax the grip and give those muscles a break.

  17. Mr. or Ms. Know-it-all! • Remember it's okay not to know everything — unlike class tests, these tests will have some questions designed to challenge the limits of your knowledge at a grade level above your current grade.

  18. Final Tips • Fill in the bubbles completely • Write neatly • Erase stray marks • Do your BEST!

  19. Wildcat Pride!

  20. Questions? The End

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