CST Helpful Hints {English 9 & 11}

The California Standardized Testings or CSTs are a BIG deal for our school, but with that knowledge comes the stress of wanting to do well. So, take a deep breath and review CSTs Helpful Hints PowerPoint. The information might seem redundant, but it's important to reiterate that sometimes it's the little things that help make taking the test easy.

Question-Answer Relationship (QARs) {Here is the QARs PPT if you need to see it in a different format

When taking the test I want you to look at the questions first and use the QARs method.

From the Passage:
Right There: require you to go back into the text to find specific information for the answer

Think and Search: require you to think about the relationships among the ideas and or information discussed in the passage.

In my Head
Author and Me: questions require the reader to use prior knowledge and experience in addition to the information from the text.

On My Own:  requires you to use your background knowledge and experiences in order to answer the question

I know you can do this and I believe in you. Good Luck!