Giving your best effort
Preparation
Reading/Comprehension
Math
Marking the best answer
100
To guess or not to guess on a test is the question....... which one should you do?
If you are not sure of the answer give it your best guess.
100
What is the best thing you can do for yourself the night before a big test??
Relax, get plenty of sleep (8-10 hours) and avoid conflicts and drama if at all possible.
100
What are the steps you should take when answering a reading comprehension question?
Scan over the passage, read the questions, look for key words in the questions and set a purpose for your reading.
100
What should you do when using scratch paper on a math test?
Double check to make sure you copied the problem correctly from the booklet.
100
What should you do if you finish early?
Check to make sure you have answered ALL of the questions.
200
You should __________ ____________ all of the wrong answers to narrow down the right answer.
What is: crossing off or Process of Elimination
200
What should you do for yourself in the morning before a big test?
Always eat a good LOW sugar, HIGH carb and HIGH protein breakfast.
200
What is one keyword in the question that you should be careful of?
Never, Always, Not
200
What should you do if you come up with an answer that is not one of the choices?
Re-read the problem, re-copy the numbers onto your scratch paper, and try to re-solve the problem.
200
What should you do if you are 'not sure' about an answer and want some time to think about it?
Put a check mark by the question and move onto the next question. Remember to go back and answer the question later.
300
Negative thoughts =
STRESS!!!
300
What should you tell yourself before and especially during a big test?
Engage in positive self-talk like "I CAN DO THIS!!!"
300
John turns in his test booklet 15 minutes before the end of the test period. What should YOU do?
Continue to work on the test ... making sure to do your best, do not rush and double check your answers at the end.
300
You should select an answer choice, only after doing this?
Reading ALL of the answer choices.
300
What should you do after answering every 10 questions???
Make sure you are coloring in the correct number answers.
400
Positive thoughts =
HIGHER GRADES!!!!
400
How should you dress for a big test?
Wear comfortable clothes and layers of clothes so you can stay 'just right' during the test.
400
Jessie is not sure she understand what the question is asking. What are 2 things she could do in this situation?
1) Re-read the question. 2) Put a check mark next to the question and come back to it later.
400
Eric has copied a math problem onto his scratch paper. Why will he NOT get the answer correct? 42 + 198 + 546
He does not have his digits lined up. Turn your scratch paper sideways and make the lines "work for you".
400
David is feeling nervous during the test. He stops and takes several deep breaths. How can this help him?
This will help him calm down and be able to focus better. He should also remember to give himself some Positive self-talk!!
500
Jake is looking over his answers at the end of the test and he finds a question that he thinks he answered wrong but he is not positively sure about a new answer. Should he change his answer?
No. The first hunch is usually right.
500
Mya is trying to concentrate on a test. She is distracted by a noise in the hall. How can she refocus on the test?
Take some deep breaths, give yourself some positive self-talk and focus on the test and forget about everything and everyone in the room.
500
If you don't do well on the BIG test, will you fail for the entire school year?
NO!!
500
Ruby races through the test because she wants to take a nap on her desk. Why is rushing through a test a bad idea?
You may miss small details in the question which will cause you to mark the wrong answer.
500
What should you do if you are stuck on a question and you have absolutely no idea what the answer is?
Make your best guess.
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