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CAUTION!!!Math CHEATS
CHEATS
• I do not work out most (60% or more) of the problems I am given a standardize test like the OCCT.
• My secret is a series of strategies known as CHEATS.
These are not a full description of strategies available. These CHEATS are by no means the sole or proprietary property ofmyself... so you cant sue me for this information heh!
• CHEATS is an Acronym. I will give you 2 letters per day until we reach the end.– This stuff is too good to give out all in one day… so
don’t ask me to.
CHEATS
Part 1:Approximation
Approximation
• Fancy word for ESTIMATE. • Rounding and estimation will help narrow
down your options or lead you to the right answer immediately.– 5.2 X 6.8 • Is about 5 x 7 which = 35 so your answer will be around
35ish..
– Pi = 3.14ish so simply multiply by 3ish
CHEATS
Part 2:Elimination
Elimination
• Only one answer is correct and usually only one other answer will make sense…. So 4 answers minus 2 that make no sense…means that there are 2 you can get rid of. Increasing your odds of getting the right answer by 50%!!
• Simply get rid of bad answers that do not fit the question. For example, if you’re trying to find area, the answer must have squared units.
CHEATS
Part 3:Thinking
Thinking
• Always make sure you know what question the question is asking… why give someone directions when they asked your favorite color (I’m feeling purple today…or blueish). Always think through what the answer should be. On a math test obviously they wont be that simple.
• Ex: If Rosa started the day with 24 thingamagigs. Half were sold by noon at two she received a new shipment that was 3 times the number she had at noon. How many thingamagigs does she have?
CHEATS
Part 4:Checking Answers
Checking Answers
• When working on standardized test like the OCCT many of the Questions are Multiple Choice. So obviously that the answer is only within 4 choices… so why spend a ton of time working each problem? Just asking.
• If you get stuck on a question you can simply plug each answer in individually and see which one is the correct answer. Make a graph or chart if needed to be certain.
• Ex: 3x = 42 A) 7 B) 10 C) 14 D) 16
CHEATS
Part 5:Sense
Sense• Math is logical, it makes sense, so that means
the answers will be about what you should expect… although if your expecting me to give you every answer your wrong.
CHEATS
Part 6:Have a Brain Break
Have a Brain Break
• If you begin to get tired or confused STOP. It makes no sense to move on…. Your confused and tired remember.
• The test has plenty of time for you to take a bathroom break or stand up (just follow the directions of the test administrator).
CHEATS
• CHEATS stands for:– Check Answers– Have a Brain Break– Elimination– Approximation– Thinking– Sense