The Test-Taking StrategyThe Test-Taking Strategy

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THE STEPS OF THE THE STEPS OF THE TEST TAKING STRATEGY TEST TAKING STRATEGY

Step 1: Prepare to succeedStep 2: Inspect the instructionsStep 3: Read, Remember, ReduceStep 4: Answer or abandonStep 5: Turn backStep 6: EstimateStep 7: Survey

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STEP 1: PREPARE TO STEP 1: PREPARE TO SUCCEEDSUCCEEDPut your name and PIRATES on the

test.

Allot time and order to sections.

Say affirmations.

Start within 2 minutes.

PASS

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STEP 2: INSPECT THE STEP 2: INSPECT THE INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONSRead instructions carefully.

Underline what to do and where to respond.

Notice special requirements.

RUN

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UNDERLINE WHAT TO DO UNDERLINE WHAT TO DO AND AND WHERE TO RESPONDWHERE TO RESPONDCircle the letter next to the most

appropriate choice.Write “T” in front of statements

that are true. Write “F” in front of statements that are false.

Make a “+” in front of statements that are true. Make a “-” in front of statements that are false.

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STEP 3: READ, REMEMBER, STEP 3: READ, REMEMBER, REDUCEREDUCERead the whole question.

Remember what you studied.

Reduce the choices.

RRR

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STEP 4: ANSWER OR STEP 4: ANSWER OR ABANDONABANDONAnswer the question.

Abandon the question for the moment.

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ABSOLUTE WORDS NON-ABSOLUTE WORDS

All Always

Every No

None Never

Only

Few Some

SeldomSometimes

Most Many

Often Usually

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STEP 6: ESTIMATESTEP 6: ESTIMATEAvoid absolutes.

Choose the longest or most detailed choice.

Eliminate similar choices.

ACE

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STEP 7: SURVEYSTEP 7: SURVEYSurvey to ensure all questions are

answered.

Switch an answer only if you are sure.

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TEST-TAKING STRATEGY TEST-TAKING STRATEGY AFFIRMATIONSAFFIRMATIONSI look for ways to use the Test-

Taking Strategy everyday.I believe that when I use the Test-

Taking Strategy, I will be successful.I believe that use of the Test-Taking

strategy will help me achieve my goal: ___________.

I look forward to taking tests and using the Test-Taking Strategy.

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TEST-TAKING STRATEGY TEST-TAKING STRATEGY AFFIRMATIONSAFFIRMATIONSI enjoy using “PIRATES” and

showing what I know on tests.I work through tests easily using

“PIRATES.”When I use the “Remember” step of

“PIRATES,” answers come to me quickly.

I am a successful test-taker when I use “PIRATES.”

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