WASL Advice to Students and Parents |
About the Test |
What it Means for You
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The test is not timed. |
Relax! Take time to think about each question and your answer.
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The answers you write out count more in your score than
the multiple-choice questions. |
Don't skip any questions.
Read each question carefully and figure out what it is asking you to do.
Answer all parts of each question!
Even if you're unsure, write down what you're thinking.
Give lots of details to support your answer.
Don't assume the reader knows what you're thinking -- write it down!
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Some of the selections (stories and articles) on the Reading test
are fairly long. |
Read the questions at the end of each
selection first (so yu know what you're going to be asked).
Then, read the selection (with the question in mind). You can underline or write notes on the selection.
When you're answering the questions, you can look back at the story or article all you want!
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If you leave an answer blank, you'll get no points.
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Answer every question. Even if you're not sure, take a good guess.
You might know more than you think you do!
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Different people read and score your answers to different questions. |
Do not assume that the person scoring any of your answers will have read your
other answers. Answer each question completely, as if it is the only question you are answering.
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