Best Practices Flashcards
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During ABLE test preparation, which study schedule represents best practice?
Answer: Distributing practice across multiple sessions spaced over weeks
Spaced practice exploits the spacing effect, a well-documented memory principle that dramatically improves long-term retention.
When reviewing a draft writing response for the ABLE, examinees should FIRST check:
Answer: Whether the response directly addresses the task prompt
Addressing the task is the primary scoring criterion; a beautifully written off-topic response scores poorly.
A best practice for developing academic vocabulary prior to the ABLE is:
Answer: Focusing on the Academic Word List (AWL) and high-frequency academic terms
The AWL covers vocabulary that recurs across academic disciplines and is directly relevant to the academic language demands of the ABLE.
Which reading strategy is BEST for understanding dense expository passages on the ABLE?
Answer: Skimming for main idea first, then reading closely for evidence
A two-pass approach—skim for structure, then read closely—manages limited time while ensuring comprehension of key content.
Best practice for note-taking during ABLE listening passages involves:
Answer: Using abbreviations and symbols to capture key ideas efficiently
Abbreviations and symbols allow rapid capture of key ideas without disrupting active listening, balancing recording and comprehension.
Which of the following is a best practice for test-day anxiety management before the ABLE?
Answer: Practicing controlled breathing and arriving early to acclimate to the environment
Controlled breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce anxiety, and early arrival reduces situational stress triggers.
When writing an argumentative response for the ABLE, best practice requires candidates to:
Answer: State a clear thesis, support with evidence, and address counterarguments
Strong argumentative writing integrates a clear claim, evidence-based support, and counterargument acknowledgment to demonstrate critical reasoning.