Testing Tips

1. True/False Test-Taking Strategies
Segmented true/false statements
In middle school, true/false test questions
(actually statements) are relatively simple
and straightforward.
Example: “Scientists classify life forms in
groups called kingdoms.”
In high school and college, true/false
statements are more complex. They are
longer and may contain multiple,
segmented parts, which can make it hard
to determine the answer.
Example: “Scientists classify life forms in
five kingdoms, Monera, Protists, Fungi,
Plant and Animal, which are further
classified into Phyla.”
When given a compound or complex
statement on a true/false statement,
read each segment or part set off by a
comma as an independent statement. For
the answer to be true, EACH segment
must be true. If any one part is false, the
entire statement is false.
Absolutes
A true/false statement containing an
absolute is suspicious. Absolutes often
indicate a false statement.