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.
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.
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
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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