You’ve studied for your RICA test, but that scenario still rears it’s ugly head: you simply don’t know the answer to a question. Since your RICA test is timed to approximately one minute per question, you have two options to quickly choose from. Either you can move on and return to the question if you have any time remaining, or you could employ the fine art of educated guesstimating.


Eliminate Wrong Answers. Know that at least one or two answers are definitely wrong? Then you can increase your odds of getting the right answer. If you’re more mathematically-minded, think about it this way: eliminating just one wrong answer increases your odds of getting the right answer by 20%. How’s that for great odds?


Avoid The “Danger” Words. Answers with words like “always”, “never”, “all”, and “everyone” are usually wrong, since they’re sweeping generalities. RICA test makers love tripping future teachers up with these trick questions!


Longer Is Better. If you’re choosing between a long and short answer, go for the long one. However, avoid this strategy if the longer answer contains any technical jargon. These are trick questions designed to confuse you.

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