Test taking Strategies
Testing Tips
Things to Know
Tips for success
Testing Oh My
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What should you actually be using your class time for?
What is paying attention to the teacher and asking questions
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What should you do the night before and the morning of a BIG test?
What is Get a good nights sleep/eat a good healthy breakfast.
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Why would you put a "?" or post it next to a portion of your notes?
What is To ask the teacher a question because you don't understand. To remember to go back and study section and learn more.
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A visual learner learns by..
What is reading and seeing materials (i.e. charts/graphs)
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An auditory learner learns by....
What is listening
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How do you know that you have more pages to read of a passage on the MAP test?
The bottom of the page will say 1/5
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Why is it important to review your notes?
What is To get help from the teacher or ask questions. To make sure you understand and remember the lesson.
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If you don't know an answer you should...
What is Make the BEST possible guess. Skip it and go back later.
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True/False: You should stay positive, calm and confident during the time you are taking a test.
What is True
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What method do we use to answer constructed response/essay questions?
What is RAP- Restate the question, Answer, and Prove
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How should you break up your studying for a BIG test?
What is Study a little bit every day/night
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Before you even turn the test over and look at the questions, what should you do?
Put your name on the test.
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True/False: You should NEVER read the whole question; just look for KEY words.
What is False
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Study breaks should be taken ____________.
What is every hour
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What is the MOST important thing to do when taking a test?
Read the directions
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How often should you be reviewing your class notes?
What is Every night
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When studying with your friends, you should...
What is Make sure you DO study, test and teach each other.
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What type of music should you listen to when studying?
What is classical/jazz
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When studying where can you find a definition for a word that you do not know?
What is the dictionary Google it! glossary of a textbook homework/class assignments
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What tools can you use to study?
Notes, study guides, homework, re-read the chapter, flash cards
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Procrastination/Cramming means:
What is Waiting until the last minute.
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Should you be using your phone/ipad before going to sleep before a BIG test?
What is No, it affects sleep and will keep you up ALL night!!
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How do you stay organized?
Planners, binders, folders
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Creating your own abbreviations and catchphrases will help you study more effectively.
What is True
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If you are anxious before a BIG test you should....
What is Take a deep breath and close your eyes to refocus.
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