Blog #1: Multiple Choice Reflection

I completed my first AP Literature and Composition multiple choice test. After recieving my score, I examined the scantron, which was covered in little splashes of pink, indicating incorrect answers. The most relevant aspect from this experience was the realizaton that I need to improve my multiple choice skills, in order to recieve better scores in the future. Although there were questions I did  answer correctly through use of skills learned in previous classes, the questions marked with mocking magenta were mostly as a result of running out of time or being unfamiliar with the vocabulary. After discussing answers to these questons with my groupmates, I noticed that they also missed questions because they ran out of time or didn't know the vocabulary used. Having discussed this with my classmates, and seeing that it was my biggest obstacle, that's definitley something that I can work to improve for future multiple choice tests. Also, after reviewing information from 5 Steps to a Five, in chapter 4, I have learned that it is beneficial to look for the shortest questoins or the questions that direct you to a specific line in the passage. All multiple choice questions are worth the same amount of points, so by answering the short and specific questions first, I can knock out as many questions as I can, and return to the lenghtier questions if time permits. I believe this skill will be useful for me to use during future multiple choice tests to improve my score, and hopefully see less pink stripes littering my scantron.