Preparing for the Test
What two things should you do to prepare your body for an upcoming test?
Sleep well and eat something.
What should you do if you have time left over?
Check your answers and make sure you've answered every question.
Why should you always guess if you don't know the answer to a true/false question?
You have a 50% chance of being right.
If even one choice is false, can "all of the above" be true?
No
What should you do before starting to write?
Organize your thoughts
What two things should you check if you're testing on a computer?
Power level and internet stability
Which questions should you do first?
The easy ones.
Words like always, never, all, none, impossible, and only often make a statement what?
False
To avoid being misled, what should you do after you read the question but before looking at the answers?
Try to predict the answer.
What should you do when asked to compare?
Provide things that are similar.
What should you NOT do just before a test?
Try to cram something new.
What should you do when you start a new section?
Read the directions, don't make assumptions.
Should you consider "what ifs" or outside possibilities when deciding if a question is true or false?
No
How can you narrow down your choices?
Eliminate obviously wrong answers.
What should you do when asked to contrast?
Provide things that are different
What should jot down on scratch paper after the test starts?
Math formulas, science formulas, essay formats
Why should you circle or underline important words in a question?
To help you focus on the important information.
Words like usually, often, sometimes, generally, or may often make a statement what?
True
If two or more choices are definitely true, what type of answer is likely to be correct?
"All of the above"
What should you do when asked to list?
Use bullet points, be brief, focus on main ideas.
What should you look at to help with time management and pacing?
The number of sections and questions.
You should only change this if you're sure of the correction or other cues in the test prompt you to change it.
Your first answer.
If part of the statement is true and part is false, the whole statement must be what?
False
Why should you read all the answer choices?
One might be right, but another might be MORE right.
What should you do when asked to discuss or explain?
Give reasons and details.