Test Taking Skills

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Test Taking Skills

• How to approach standardized tests
• Tactics for taking the test
• Practicing the tests and setting goals  

Disclaimer The best way to prepare your student
for taking tests is to ensure that they are
consistently learning each required Georgia
standard throughout the school year. No tactics
will replace hard work all year long.
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How to Approach Tests?

• Get Test Anxiety Under Control
• Get Plenty of Sleep
• Eat a Good Breakfast

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Tactics for Taking Tests

• Eliminate as many distractors as possible, then
  guess
• Guessing is okay on the CRCT and EOCT
• Dont spend too much time on one item, pace
  yourself
• Imagine the right answer as youre reading the
  question
• First choice is usually correct

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Practicing and Setting Goals

• Georgia Online Assessment System
• https//georgiaoas.org/

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Consortium and Resources

• Magic Consortium
• Georgia Districts Sharing!
• www.gamagic.org
• PowerZone Free Instructional Tech Links
• Thinkgate
• Instructional Technology Suite
• www.thinkgate.net
• Testgate Web-Based Standards-Based Testing