Test-Taking Strategies and ISASP Overview Flashcards

On the ISASP, what is the advantage of going back to check your answers if time allows?

Answer: To catch careless errors, incomplete answers, or misread questions

Reviewing your answers gives you a chance to catch careless mistakes, questions you may have misread, or answers you left incomplete.

What strategy should students use when answering an ISASP essay question that asks them to use evidence from a text?

Answer: Quote or paraphrase specific details from the text and explain how each supports your answer

When a question asks for textual evidence, students should directly quote or paraphrase the text and clearly explain how that evidence supports their answer.

What does the term 'rubric' refer to in the context of ISASP writing assessments?

Answer: A scoring guide that describes the criteria and expectations for different levels of performance

A rubric is a scoring guide that outlines the specific criteria and expectations for evaluating student responses, often using a numbered scale.

On the ISASP, why is it helpful to read a question before reading the accompanying passage?

Answer: So you know what information to look for while reading the passage

Reading the question first helps you read the passage purposefully, knowing what information you need to find rather than trying to remember everything.

What is the best way to prepare for the ISASP Writing assessment?

Answer: Practice writing organized essays with a clear thesis, supporting evidence, and a conclusion

Practicing full essay writing — including planning, drafting, and revising — is the most effective preparation for the ISASP Writing assessment.

Which of the following describes the ISASP's 'computer-based' format and what students should be prepared for?

Answer: Students type written responses, interact with digital reading passages, and answer questions using a computer or tablet

The ISASP is administered primarily on computers or tablets, so students should be comfortable typing responses, navigating digital passages, and using on-screen tools.