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Quick questions on Pacing the test - Grade 10 ELA MCAS
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What is no time to proofread?Show answer
Running out of time before proofreading leaves convention errors. Reserve a final pass for the essay.
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Why should you answer every selected-response item even when unsure? [Recall]
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A student spends so long on the reading items that the long composition is rushed and unproofread. What pacing change would help most? [Short explanation]
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