Regents Test Taking Strategies

1. Read the Thematic and DBQ Essay questions. Use the multiple choice questions that apply as relevant outside information for your essays.

2. Multiple Choice

1. Read the questions carefully.
2. Try and determine the answer before reading the choices.
3. Read the ALL of the Choices carefully.
4. Use the process of elimination.
5. Choose the best answer.
6. Unless you are sure of the change, go with your first (gut) feeling.

3. Scaffolding

1. Read the whole document carefully.
2. Look at the question.
3. Reread the document and find all information that applies.
4. Answer the question in a full sentence.

4. Essays-DBQ & Thematic

1. Read the task carefully
2. Think about all parts of the task and what you are asked to do.
3. Write your thesis statement.
4. Make an outline to help organize your essay.
5. Write your essay.
6. Proofread your essay to check whether or not all aspects of the task have been completed.

5. Sign all of the Sheets you will turn in.

6. Turn your papers into a proctor. See Note

7. Relax and Have a Great Summer!!!

Note: You may not turn in your papers until 2:00. You also may not leave before 2:00. These are the states’ rules. So there is no reason to rush through the test.