Steps of the Test-Taking Strategy

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Steps of the Test-Taking Strategy

• Step 1 Prepare to Succeed
• Step 2 Inspect the Instructions
• Step 3 Read, Remember, Reduce
• Step 4 Answer or Abandon
• Step 5 Turn Back
• Step 6 Estimate
• Step 7 Survey

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Step One Prepare to Succeed

• P ut name and Pirates on the test
• A llot time and order to sections
• S ay Affirmations
• S tart within 2 minutes

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Step Two Inspect the Instructions

• R ead the instructions carefully
• U underline what to do and
• where to respond
• N otice special requirements

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Underline WHAT to do and WHERE to respond

• Circle 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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Underline WHAT to do and WHERE to respond

• Circle the letter next to the most appropriate
  choice.

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Underline WHAT to do and WHERE to respond

• Circle 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.

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Underline WHAT to do and WHERE to respond

• Circle 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 Three Read, Remember, Reduce

• R ead the whole question
• R emember what you studied
• R educe the choices

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Step Four Answer or Abandon

• A nswer the question
• A bandon the question for the
• moment

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• Absolute Words
• All
• Always
• Every
• No
• None
• Never
• Only

• Non-Absolute Words
• Few
• Some
• Seldom
• Sometimes
• Most
• Many
• Often
• Usually

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Step Six Estimate

• A void absolutes
• C hoose the longest or most
• detailed choice
• E liminate similar choices

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Step Seven Survey

• Survey to ensure all questions
• are answered
• Switch an answer only if you
• are sure

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Test-Taking Strategy Affirmations

• I look for ways to use the Test-Taking Strategy
  every day.
• I believe that when I use the Test-Taking
  Strategy, I will be successful.
• I am a successful test-taker when I use PIRATES.