Typical Questions
- "The student wants to ... Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?"
How to Approach
- Pick the source that directly states the claim or goal
- One option almost literally says or mirrors what the prompt asks
- Train by rephrasing the prompt goal, then scanning for the best fit
Typical Trap and Quick Fix
- Choosing the option that shares topic but not purpose or deeper fit
- Rephrase the prompt goal, then scan for a literal match
Signal Clues
- states that, claims, research shows; quotation mirrors wording of goal