This document provides tips for students to be successful on the CRCT exam. It recommends preparing by attending class, studying regularly, and getting a good night's sleep. During the test, students should listen to directions carefully, read questions thoroughly, and manage their time. The document describes strategies for multiple choice, essay, matching and other types of questions. It also offers advice on dealing with test anxiety such as relaxing techniques and positive self-talk.

1. Cobb County
CRCT
April 22-26,
2013

2. Test Taking Strategies
and Tips
E.Q.:
How can I be more successful on the CRCT?
Key Words:
Attitude Knowledge
Preparation Directions
Study Organize
Time Management

3. Before the test
 Good attendance
 Pay attention in class and ask questions
 Do your homework
 Study regularly in a quiet organized space
 Get a good night’s sleep
 Eat a healthy breakfast
 Be on time
 Have materials needed

4. During the test
 Listen carefully to directions
 Read directions and questions carefully
 Underline key words in directions
 Sit comfortably
 If you have time left, go back over the
questions you had the most difficulty with
 Only change your answer if you are absolutely
sure

5. Types of Tests
 Multiple Choice
 Essay
 Matching
 True/False
 Fill in the blank
 Reading Passages
 Math Computation

6. Strategies for Multiple
choice test
 Read all of the answer choices, even if
you know the correct answer.
 If you don’t know the answer, eliminate
the answers you know that are not
correct.
 Be aware of statements that use key
words like: always, never, or absolute
statements (they are generally false).

7. Essay Test
Prepare for probable questions by:
 Checking your notes and looking for items that
your teacher spent a lot of time on in class.
 Using a study guide
During the test:
 Use a graphic organizer
 Develop an outline
 Write a clear, well organized essay
 Proofread your essay

8. Matching questions
 Don’t begin until you have read both
columns completely
 Begin with the ones you know or the
easiest items
 Cross out the items you have used
 Look for root words to help define the
meaning of a word

9. True/ False
 Be aware of statements that use key
words like: always, never, or absolute
statements (they are generally false)
 Look for key words or phrases in the
question that will help you choose the
correct answer

10. Reading Passages
 Read the questions first, by doing this
you will know what you are looking for as
you read
 Look for clues in the question, that will
help you with the items about which you
are unsure

11. Math Computation
 When using scratch paper, double check to
make sure you have rewritten the problem
correctly
 Line up space value correctly
 If your answer does not match one of the
choices, reread, rewrite and rework the
problem

12. Test Anxiety
How can I prevent test anxiety?

13. What is anxiety?
 Fear of the unexpected and self-doubt
 Anxiety is normal
 You can never be “anxiety free”

14. Know your stuff
 Good attendance
 Listen, pay attention, and ask questions
 Take good notes
 Outline
 Abbreviate
 Identify main points
 Review notes that day
 Use a graphic organizer

15. Get organized
 Study and do your homework.
 Avoid distractions
 Be comfortable
 Organize work area
 Manage time wisely
 Join a study group

16. Be prepared
 Plan ahead
 Get a good night’s sleep
 Eat a well-balanced breakfast
 Have materials needed for class
 Be on time; don’t rush

17. What if I still have
anxiety?
Techniques to deal with stress and anxiety:
 Sit comfortable, close your eyes and tell
your muscle to relax.
 Concentrate on breathing calmly for 2-
5mins.
 Focus on success and tell yourself “You can
do well on the test”

18. Why is the CRCT
important?
 In middle school 8th grade students are
required to meet standards in Reading
(800) and Math (800) for promotion to the
9th grade.
 It is always important to prepare and do
your very best on any test; it is a
reflection of what you have learned or
should know

19. Don’t STRESS!!!
 Students should not stress about the
test, but should be prepared, organized,
and know their stuff.
 The CRCT is a test reflecting your grade
level curriculum standards (things you
are being taught).
 This one test does not determine
whether you pass or fail a grade.