To earn the most possible credit, explain what strategies you might use if you cannot answer a response question purely by recall.
If I cannot recall the answer immediately, I would reread the question and directions carefully, look for clues in the wording, and connect the question to related facts or concepts I remember. I would use context and reasoning to narrow down possibilities, then write the best-supported answer I can and explain my thinking. I would not leave the question blank if I could provide relevant information.
A good study strategy to predict what types of questions will be on a response test is to
Before a response test, a student should
What study strategies are key in preparing for a response test?
Create a study guide from your notes and readings, organize the key concepts and vocabulary, and make your own possible test questions. Practice answering them from memory, including definitions and fill-in-the-blank items, and review anything you cannot answer confidently. Ask your teacher for guidance if you are unsure what material to focus on.
Approximately how many times should you review and practice possible fill in the blank questions that may be on a test?
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