Piranha Test Taking Tips & Tricks! 

1. READ THE ENTIRE QUESTION

It is very important that you take the time to read the entire question. If you don’t, you may miss important information and misunderstand the question

2. READ ALL OF THE ANSWER CHOICES

Just as it is important to read the entire test question, it is also important to read and carefully consider all of the answer choices. Remember that for each question, you are looking for the BEST answer. If you do not read all of the answers, you may pick a possible answer, but not the BEST answer.

3. TRY EVERY ANSWER.

Try out every answer. By considering each answer, you can be more certain that you choose the BEST answer. The first answer may sound good, but another choice may be a better answer.

4. PROCESS OF ELIMINATION

If you don’t know the answer to a question, eliminate any answers that you know are incorrect. Doing this will help you narrow down your choices. The fewer choices left mean a better chance of answering the question correctly. Answering even two or three more questions correctly could mean the difference passing or not passing the test.

5. GUESSING

Guessing should not be the first strategy you try. You should only guess after you have tried other strategies. By reading the question carefully, you may be able to eliminate one or two of the choices. Make your best guess by choosing the answer that makes the most sense to you.

6. CHECK YOUR WORK

Make sure you have answered every question. Never leave an answer blank. Make sure you have chosen only one answer for each question. 

7. USE YOUR TOOLS

You have practiced with all the tools available on the SOL Online Tests. Use whatever tools are available to you during the test. If you have questions about a tool, raise your hand.