OAA Test-Taking Strategies & Academic Skills Flashcards

When answering a multiple-choice question on the OAA, what is the BEST strategy if you are unsure of the answer?

Answer: Eliminate obviously wrong answers, then choose the best remaining option

Process of elimination narrows your choices and increases the probability of selecting the correct answer.

On the OAA, how should you manage your time during a timed test section?

Answer: Answer easier questions first, then return to harder ones

Answering easier questions first builds confidence, secures points, and leaves time for harder questions.

What should you do BEFORE answering an extended response question on the OAA?

Answer: Read the prompt carefully and plan your response

Reading carefully and planning ensures your response stays focused and addresses all parts of the prompt.

Which test-taking habit helps you avoid careless mistakes on the OAA?

Answer: Reviewing your answers if time permits

Reviewing answers when time allows helps catch errors made due to misreading or rushing.

When reading a passage on the OAA, what is an effective active reading strategy?

Answer: Underline or annotate key ideas while reading

Annotating while reading helps you identify main ideas and locate evidence when answering questions.

How many points is a short answer question typically worth compared to an extended response on the OAA?

Answer: Extended responses are generally worth more points

Extended responses require more depth and are scored using a rubric with multiple criteria, making them worth more points.