HSPT Test Taking Strategies 2

Question 1

On the HSPT, points are NOT deducted for wrong answers. What does this mean for your strategy?

Accepted Answer

Answer every question, even by guessing

Answer

Since there is no penalty for guessing on the HSPT, you should answer every question to maximize your score.

Question 2

You have 5 minutes left and 10 questions remaining. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Make educated guesses quickly on all of them

Answer

With limited time and no guessing penalty, rapid educated guesses ensure every bubble is filled.

Question 3

When using the elimination strategy, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Cross out clearly wrong choices

Answer

Eliminating obviously wrong answers raises your odds on the remaining choices.

Question 4

Why is it important to fill in answer bubbles completely on the HSPT?

Accepted Answer

The machine scanner may misread partial marks

Answer

The HSPT is machine-scored, so incomplete or stray marks can be misread as wrong or blank.

Question 5

What is the benefit of answering easy questions first?

Accepted Answer

You secure quick points and build confidence

Answer

Tackling easy questions first banks sure points and leaves more time for hard ones.

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