TAKS STRATEGIES
1. Use context clues for unknown
vocabulary words (use other words)
2. Use Four “I”’s to select correct
answer.
3. Elimination – narrow answers to
“BEST” choice/read carefully, don’t
go for first choice, eliminate silly
answers. DO NOT GUESS.
(especially in Math, increase your
odds!)
4. REVIEW BIOLOGY TERMS and
Vocabulary.
5. Re-read questions.
6. Highlight/Write Notes/Draw
pictures on test
7. Watch for “tricky” words (NOT,
without, except, etc.)
8. Look for patterns or trends in data.
(numbers doubling, increasing by a
certain amount, etc.)
9. Use your Formula Chart to find
unknown equations to solve problems.
10. Read ENTIRE question before
answering so you don’t miss details.
11. When working equations, be
careful to set up problems correctly
and watch out for Conversions.
12. Skip hard questions for later and
work easier questions first
13. Double check your work, go back
and check to make sure all your
answers have been bubbled in.