History SOL Testing Tips

70 questionsALL Multiple Choice

Choose the 1 best answer

Read Slow, Careful, and deliberate

Use tools to highlight words like NOT, EXCEPT, NOT TRUE, FALSE, etc.

For Maps, Charts, Pictures Read TITLES and KEYS!

Use the Test! Look back at maps, pictures, etc. to find information to help you.

Use process of elimination. Use the tools to cross out wrong answers. Narrow it down before guessing.

Look at ALL choices. Be careful of “all of the above”

Be careful with absolute words such as ALWAYS, ALL the TIME, NEVER, etc.

There will be distracters. Don’t pick them! If you have never seen/heard something… don’t pick it.

Numbers are sometimes NOT in A,B,C,D order. Be careful!

A. 3B. 1C. 4D. 2 Don’t get frustrated, scared, or bogged

down! Use “flag for review” and go to the next question. Come back later…

Take your time and double check each answer. Remember your 1st guess is usually right. Be confident if you change an answer.

Smile! We are so proud of you!Do your BEST on the TEST!Best of Luck!

Mrs. Kirsch & Miss Helfrich