Multiple Choice Strategies
Mentally/Physically Ready
Test Anxiety
Helpful Tips
Pacing Yourself
100
What should you do before you read the answer choices?
You should predict/solve the problem before you look at the answers.
100
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before your test?
8-10 hours
100

What is test anxiety?

Feeling scared or nervous before a test.

100
You should always read the answer choices before you _____________.
Answer the question
100
Dont spend too much ____________ on any one question. Do your best and then _________ on.
time, move
200
What should you do if you see that two answers seem correct?
Re-Read the question, go through answers again, and look for evidence to choose answer.
200
What should you always have before school and especially before the test in the morning?
Breakfast
200
What is one way to calm test anxiety?
Take deep breaths.
200

Avoid making ___________. Others are trying to concentrate.

Noise

200

If you __________ a question, make sure you go back to answer it.

skip

300
What should you do first when you look at a multiple choice question?
Eliminate Wrong Answers
300

During the test you should have a ________ attitude.

Positive

300
True or False: Being nervous for the test is a bad thing.
FALSE
300

Remember it's okay not to know ____________ - unlike class tests, these tests will have some questions designed to ___________ the limits of your knowledge at a grade level above your current grade.

everything, test or challenge

300
How much time should you spend on each question?
Open-Ended: Enough time that you answer the question and explain WHY. Multiple Choice: Spend at most 5 minutes.
400
If you are unsure of an answer in a reading question, you should do what?
Go back to the text and find the answer.
400
True or False: You should eat lots of sugar before the test.
FALSE!
400
You may feel shaky during a test. True or False?
True.
400
Only change your answer if you are ____________________ (usually your first hunch is right).
100% sure.
400

Read the questions ___________, before reading the passages. By doing this, you will know what you are looking for as you read. This also helps you go faster on the test.

first

500
You have 5 minutes left and 10 multiple choice questions. What should you do?
Answer the easier ones first, then the harder ones
500
How can you decrease stress levels?
Take deep breaths, have a positive attitude, etc.
500
Two ways to reduce anxiety are _______________ and _________________.
deep breaths, positive attitude, trying to be calm
500

You must have your Chromebook ______________ before coming to class.

CHARGED

500
Take your _________. What should you do when you get finished?
Time, check your answers
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