How to Prepare for the Geometry SOL Test

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How to Prepare for the Geometry SOL Test
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1 to 2 weeks Prior to Test Day

• Try every SOL question available.
• Ask your teacher about the problems you got
  wrong.
• Memorize the formulas not given. Write them down
  several times (5 to 10 times).
• Practice estimating answers.

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The Night Prior to Test Day

• Memorize the formulas not given. Write them down
  at least 3 times.
• Watch the review movie.
• Online random practice using
• JeffersonLab.com
• SOLpass.org

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The Morning of Test Day

• Memorize the formulas not given. Write them down
  1 to 2 times.
• Watch the review movie.
• Do not do any problems.

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Minutes Prior to the Test

• Relax.
• Glance at the formulas to memorize.

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At the Start of the Test

• Fold your scratch paper to make an angle
  estimator.
• Write down the formulas you memorized on the
  scratch paper.
• Make a goal tally.

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For Each Question
Word Problem Procedure

• Read carefully.
• Draw a picture if one is not given.
• Scan your formulas sheets for something relevant.
• Use estimation to verify your answer.
• Write on the test booklet.
• Add to the goal tally if youre confident you got
  the question correct.

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Throughout the Test

• Circle and skip the difficult questions. Do them
  last.
• Take a 60 second break now and then.
• Be certain you have answered every question.

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At the End of the Test

• Rejoice! Hard work pays off.