Study Tips
What is the name of a method of generating your own sample questions and answering them for practice?
Flashcards, practice test, make a game, such as Jeopardy
What is an early method of reducing test anxiety.
What is study/preparation
Why is spacing study out over time the most efficient?
You put information into long term memory.
If you try to memorize or cram, you will forget it.
What is the name of the method of taking a notecard, writing a word on one side and a definition on another?
Flashcard
What if you don't know ANY of the answers?
Give best guess.
Strategy one: Try to figure it out and pick the one that is the most logical.
Pick B or C if you are completely clueless about the material.
During at test, what can you do to ease your nerves and keep yourself focused?
What is take deep breaths, say positive things (self talk), "I can do it!" "I'm going to do my best"
Lightly stretch arms, neck.
What is "whole body listening" or "whole body focusing"?
Keeping your body still, listening without interrupting, eyes are watching the speaker or staying focused on the material, thinking and staying engaged the whole time.
Why is it important to have a goal for each test?
So you know where you are now and where you want to be. When you can set your mind on a goal, it is clear what you need to do to get there.
What questions should one answer first?
Do easier questions to build confidence. Flag the ones you are unsure of and move on. On some tests you don't have to go in order. Make sure you don't skip any.
On the MAP test, you will go in order and go until it times out. (about 60 minutes.)
How can you stay focused and doing your best throughout a long test?
Take a 60 second break after every 10 questions.
Pause, close your eyes, take deep breaths, tell yourself that you want to do your best.
If your handwriting is sloppy, what is a technique to help you study
type your notes after class
What is one thing that one should never do when it comes to taking a test?
Cheat.
It is important that you do your own work, so your teacher will know what YOU know and what YOU need to work on!
This method of study is typically regarded as the worst study method.
Cramming. Waiting until the last minute to try to learn something.
It is important that you keep up with the pace of class lessons and homework. Study as you go, and it will stick with you.
What should one do the night and morning before taking a test?
Get PLENTY of sleep. 9 or more hours of sleep
Drink plenty of water.
Eat a healthy breakfast.
Come with a positive mindset.When it comes to learning new material what is better than memorization?
Understanding what you learn. If you can teach it to someone else, you know the content.
Where is the best place to sit in a classroom?
front and center
a place free of distractions
What is the optimal time to study before a short break?
What is 20 Minutes.
What is one common test taking mistake when others begin to finish?
Losing focus. It is important that you stay focused for the entire test. If you get distracted, get yourself right back on track. If you are feeling bored, take a 60 second break, but finish the test strong.
If test anxiety cannot be reduced by certain strategies, who should a student visit for help?
Who is my School Counselor, Ms. Hagan?
If you missed some information when the teacher was teaching,what should a student do?
Ask your peers (classmates) questions,
Ask the teacher for help during or after class. (Whichever is permissable.)
NAME 2 DIFFERENT BREATHING Methods to do during your 60 second break.
Pretzel, Drain, Figure 8 and Square