End-Game Rule
Recall the end-game rule.
Learner can execute the end-game strategy of sweeping all remaining blanks with a single default letter in the final 60 seconds.
Recall the end-game rule.
Explain the end-game strategy for the last 60-90 seconds.
The reality of the TOEIC test is that time often runs out. In the final 60 to 90 seconds, you must shift your mindset: stop reading, stop solving, and start guessing.
Infographic showing the expected points from guessing.
Clean scientific infographic comparing two scenarios for 10 unanswered test questions. Left side shows 10 blank bubbles …
Explain why using a single default letter is faster and statistically equal.
Why only one letter?
Choosing a single default letter is statistically equal to guessing randomly, but it is much faster. At the 60-second buzzer, speed is your only priority.
Simulate the 60-second sweep of filling blanks.
When the proctor announces that only one minute remains, it is time to execute the . You should never leave any questions on the TOEIC exam because there is no penalty for incorrect answers. Quickly grab your pencil and begin bubbling in your chosen for all remaining items. Whether you previously selected 'B' or 'C', stick to the same to statistically maximize your probability of success. Do not waste precious seconds trying to actually the remaining passages. This rapid ensures you secure every possible point before the session ends. Practicing this drill builds the necessary to perform the sweep flawlessly under pressure.
Scenarios on what to do in the final minute.
You hear the 'one minute remaining' announcement. You still have 12 reading questions left. What is your immediate next step?