Presented by
Brooke Howard
• Discuss study strategies for
multiple choice tests
• Explain test taking strategies for
multiple choice tests
• Apply strategies to example
multiple choice questions
Multiple Choice Strategies
• Begin studying early
• Read ALL assigned material
• As you read, makes notes and highlight important information
• Make sure you understand all material
• Terms
• Concepts
• Brainstorm possible questions
• Make flashcards
• Practice on sample questions
Multiple Choice Strategies
Read assigned unit
material
Study!
Familiarize yourself
with chapters
Make note of main
ideas/concepts
Is there a time limit?
Can there be multiple
correct answers?
Are you penalized for
guessing?
Read the
directions
Prepare
your test
taking
area
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Turn off your phone,
television, or other
distractions
Set up a quiet, well-lit area
Print exam
•
Cover up answer choices
•
Read the question carefully
•
Process the question
•
Underline key words
•
Translate the question
•
Note any “dangerous “ words
•
Predict an answer
•
Uncover the answers and read them carefully
•
Pick the best choice
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Question: Who was president before the current President of
the United States?
A. Barack Obama
B. Bill Clinton
C. George W. Bush
D. Theodore Roosevelt
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Eliminate Wrong Answers
Question options that
are completely
unfamiliar
Question options that don’t fit
grammatically with the stem
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An ____________ has the most citrus content of the following
fruits.
A. Orange
B. Apple
C. Gooseberries
D. Lemon
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Decode options
“All of the
above”
Number Options
•If you know at
least 2 of the
answers are
correct
•Discard high
and low
numbers
•Focus on the
middle range
“Look Alikes”
Double
Negatives
“Dangerous”
Words
•One is likely
correct
•Create a
positive
•Always, never,
none, only, etc.
•Closely study
the differences
•Ex. Which is
not illegal =
Which is legal
•Most, some,
usually, often,
generally
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After reading the story, it is apparent that the main character is
an expert on
A. Ancient European history
B. The royalty of Europe
C. Finding European artifacts
D. Ancient European texts
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Which of the following is the name of one of Santa’s reindeer?
A. Rudolph
B. Blitzen
C. Donner
D. All of the above
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Which of the following is true?
A. Multiple choice tests are always easier than fill in the blank
tests for me.
B. Multiple choice tests are never easier than fill in the blank
tests for me.
C. Multiple choice tests are sometimes easier than fill in the
blank tests for me.
Multiple Choice Strategies
Guessing
• Never leave a question blank
• Try to make an educated guess
• Use process of elimination
• Use context clues from other questions
• Use the wording to eliminate possibilities
• Avoid answers that seem out of context
• Choose a number in the numerical middle
Multiple Choice Strategies
• Choose the BEST answer!
• Take the time to check your
work
• Read all choice before selecting
an answer
• Eliminate, eliminate, eliminate!
• Don’t leave any questions blank
• Study ahead of time
• RELAX!
Multiple Choice Strategies
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Multiple Choice Strategies
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Multiple Choice Strategies