Before the test
This prevents you from falling asleep during the test.
What is getting at least 8 hours of sleep?
You select this answer when each answer choice is correct.
Reading a book silently, putting your head down, sitting silently, etc.
What are "what to do when you finish"?
Ms. Horsey, your teacher, your parents/guardians
Who are "people who can help me stay calm before a test"?
This will help your brain and body have energy for the test.
What is eating a breakfast packed with protein and vitamins. Healthy!
Guessing on a question is only ok when...
What is when you have read and reread the question, then came back to it, and you are still not sure?
Not right away!
If there is a blank in a sentence, you should take the answer choices and...
What is "plug in an answer"?
Silent small stretches, neck and shoulder rolls, chair push ups
What are "ways to relieve stress during a test"?
What are "ways to wake up during a test"?
Telling yourself inspiring and encouraging words/phrases
What is positive self talk?
You should say things like: "I am fully prepared for this test", "I am confident!", "I can do this!"
The passage is really long and you want to remember certain parts
What is underline/highlight anything important sentences and keywords?
This strategy helps you pinpoint what to look for while reading the passage.
What is reading the questions first?
Taking 10 seconds to- briefly look away from your screen, pause and close your eyes momentarily, take a deep breath, think of your happy place
What are "ways to calm yourself"?
Nuts, apples, yogurt, blueberries, peanut butter, eggs, oatmeal, milk, grapefruit, meat, etc
What are foods that you should eat before a test that will wake up your brain and body?
What is check your work?
Crossing off the answers that are totally wrong is called
What is "eliminating answers"?
Tracing a triangle on your desk for less than a minute to help calm yourself down
What is "triangle breathing"?
Forcing yourself to read all of your notes and practice problems the night before a test.
What is cramming?
Marking a question so you know to come back and check your answer is...
The stress or nervous feelings inside your body before a test
What is "test anxiety"?