Hints for Science

• Read the questions carefully, not only for what is stated explicitly, but also for what may be implied or assumed. Sometimes, written text and diagrams have unstated assumptions about what you already know.
• Make sure to read all titles, keys, labels, etc., on diagrams, maps, graphs, and tables. They often contain information about the main idea.
• Make sure you understand the scales of a graph because some graphs show relationships-not specific amounts.
• Bar graphs are often used to compare amounts