Math Short Responses

On the state math test, we'll have two days of multiple choice questions and one day of short-response questions. Here are some of the strategies we've been using on the short-response questions:

• Read the question carefully. Underline important information in the question. 
• Circle key vocabulary words. Define them, writing the definition right next to the word. For example, if you circle equation, write variable next to it. 
• Show all your work, using equations or models (sometimes the problem will ask you to use a specific method to show your work). 
• Reread the problem to make sure you answered the correct problem. 
• Check your work using another strategy to be sure it's correct. 
• Fill in the answer in the answer blank. 

Are there other strategies you use to solve short-response questions? If so, share them here!