2. What is the SMART 7? A set of reading strategies for standardized testing Seven easy to follow steps Great for students who have test anxiety or trouble focusing Apply to any form of short text with multiple choice responses
3. Steps to the SMART 7 Step 1: Read and box the title This helps the student identify the topic. Step 2: Number the paragraphs This helps the student separate the information into chucks rather than one large piece. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinah/2155535969/in/photostream/
4. Steps to the SMART 7 Step 3: Readeach paragraph. Stop and think about what you’ve read. Write 1 to 3 key wordsin the margin for each paragraph This prompts the student to summarize as he or she reads instead of at the end. http://www.flickr.com/photos/judybaxter/53762992/
5. Steps to the SMART 7 Step 4: Read each question- underline key words The student can then match the key words of the question to the key words from each paragraph. Step 5: Read each answer and put ✔, ?, ✖ beside each choice. Here the student labels each possible answer to begin eliminating choices.
6. Steps to the SMART 7 Step 6: Prove your answer. Go back to the passage and find the details to support your first choice or to eliminate a questioned choice. Step 7: Mark your answer. Fill in the bubble for your final answer! http://www.flickr.com/photos/albertogp123/5843577306/
7. Click here to download a poster of the SMART 7 steps with pictures. Coming Soon! Practice passages with questions for students. Teacher’s guide too! Resources
