STAAR Testing Strategies
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- Q1What is the best strategy for tackling a multiple-choice question?Skip the question and come back to it later.Choose the first answer that looks right.Read the question and all answer choices before selecting an answer.Guess if you are unsure.Read the question and all answer choices before selecting an answer.30s
- Q2How many minutes are offered for each STAAR test?4 hours5 hoursFull School DayHalf School Day3 hours30s
- Q3What should you do if you finish a test before time is up?Hand in the test and go home.Start working on homework.Review your answers for accuracy.Review your answers for accuracy.Take a nap.30s
- Q4What is the difference between a short answer and an extended response?An extended response requires a longer, more detailed response than a short answer.A short answer is multiple choice.A short answer is more difficult than an extended response.Only one of them requires textual evidence.30s
- Q5What should you do if you feel like you're going to panic during the test?Pretend to faint.Cry and beg for mercy.Take a deep breath and remind yourself that it's just a test.Scream and run out of the room.30s
- Q6What is the best way to prepare for the STAAR Reading Test?Memorize a list of vocabulary words.Take lots of breaks until testing day.Re-write previously read books to test comprehension.Read a variety of texts and practice answering questions.30s
- Q7What should you do if you come across a word you don't know?Users link answersLinking30s
- Q8What is the best way to approach reading passages on the STAAR test?Only read the first and last paragraphs of the passage.Skim the passage quickly and guess at answers.Read the questions first, then read the passage.Read the passage first, then answer the questions.30s
- Q9What is the best way to manage test anxiety on the STAAR test?Get up and leave the testing room.Panic and worry constantly.Stare blankly at the test without attempting to answer any questions.Take deep breaths, stay positive, and focus on the task at hand.30s
- Q10Which strategy can improve your reading comprehension?Taking notes on every sentence in the textMaking connections to your own background knowledgeSkipping difficult words and passagesReading as quickly as possible to save time30s
- Q11What is the purpose of annotating while reading?To distract yourself from the textTo give you a purpose for readingTo make the text harder to readTo make the text look messy and unorganized30s
- Q12What is the purpose of the short answer questions?To test your memory of specific detailsTo trick you into giving incorrect answersTo evaluate your ability to articulate your thoughts and ideasTo evaluate your artistic abilities30s
- Q13What should you do if you encounter a difficult question?Guess randomly and move onAsk your neighbor for helpStart cryingSkip it for the moment and come back to it later30s
- Q14How can students ensure they have enough time to answer all questions on the STAAR test?Efficiently manage their time and move on if they get stuck on a questionSpending more time on earlier questions to guarantee correct answersSkip every other question and come back laterTake frequent, long breaks to recharge their brain30s
- Q15What should students do if they encounter a difficult passage on the STAAR reading test?Skip the passage and move on to the next set of questionsStay calm and keep reading, using context clues to help with comprehensionAsk the teacher for help during the testStart guessing the answers30s