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 1

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 2

Step Two: Inspect the Instructions R ead the instructions carefully U underline what to do and where to respond N otice special requirements 3

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. 4

Underline WHAT to do and WHERE to respond Circle the letter next to the most appropriate choice. 4

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. 4

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. 4

Step Three: Read, Remember, Reduce R ead the whole question R emember what you studied R educe the choices 5

Step Four: Answer or Abandon A nswer the question A bandon the question for the moment 6

Absolute Words Non-Absolute Words All Few Always Some Every Seldom No None Never Only Non-Absolute Words Few Some Seldom Sometimes Most Many Often Usually 7

C hoose the longest or most E liminate similar choices Step Six: Estimate A void absolutes C hoose the longest or most detailed choice E liminate similar choices 8

Step Seven: Survey Survey to ensure all questions are answered Switch an answer only if you are sure 9

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. 3