'Twas the Night Before Testing
Chill out, it's just a test!
There are SO many options: Multiple Choice
Testing 1, 2, 3
Tips and Tricks!
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What should you do the night before a test to make sure you are well rested?
What is get a good night's sleep. Be well rested.
100
Why do tests make you nervous?
What is Examples: I don't like being timed. EOG's are a big deal. I feel a lot of pressure from my parents.
100
What should you do while your teacher is reading the directions?
What is Read the directions silently to yourself as s/he reads. Pay attention!
100
At the end of the test, what should you do?
What is Go back and check your answers. Reread the passages and questions or rework the math problems.
100
How can your cover paper be used during the reading test?
What is For taking notes, keeping track of characters, helping you stay focused while you are reading.
200
Why should you avoid drama with your friends and solve family problems before the test?
What is because you will be thinking about the problem instead of concentrating on the test.
200
What does "go to your happy place" mean?
What is Picture your favorite place in the whole world. Think about how it makes you happy and this will ease your nervousness.
200
If a question has 4 answer options (A, B, C, and D), how many answer options do you need to read?
What is All 4!
200
How many times should you read the reading passage?
What is At least twice!
200
How can your cover paper be helpful during the math test?
What is To have space to show your work. Label your problems in case you have to go back to them.
300
Name 3 "good" testing breakfast foods.
What is Oatmeal, eggs and bacon, cereal, granola and yogurt, fruit, bagel and cream cheese, granola bar, small breakfast burrito
300
What should you do if you feel nervous?
What is Take deeps breaths. Picture your happy place.
300
What should you do when you know an answer option is absolutely wrong? (Example: B.) Little Red Riding Hood wore a green cloak.)
What is Cross out the answer.
300
How can you keep track of important information in a reading passage? (Example: main idea, supporting facts)
What is identify the important parts by either underlining them, highlight them, or taking notes while you are reading.
300
What can you do with your graph paper during the math test?
What is Keep your work neat and organized, line up your problems, help you draw shapes to create equivalent fractions, etc.
400
Why is it important to be on time for school during EOG's?
What is So that you can begin the test with your class.
400
How do you take a "correct" deep breath?
What is Breath in through your nose, hold for a second, slowly breath out through your mouth. Your deep breath should not be noisy.
400
What should you do if you get down to 2 choices that could be correct?
What is Make an educated guess.
400
What should you do if your hand starts to hurt from bubbling?
What is Put your pencil down and wiggle or massage your fingers. Relax, you may just be nervous!!!
400
Should you worry if others are finished and you are not?
What is Absolutely NOT! There is not a prize for finishing first!
500
If you are often late to school, what is an easy strategy to make sure you get to school on time during EOG's?
What is Set your alarm 10 minutes early. Leave your house earlier.
500
What is the official name for when someone feels anxious and nervous about testing?
What is test anxiety.
500
What can happen to your bubble sheet if you skip questions?
What is You can bubble in the wrong line and mess up all your answers!
500
Why should you do if you find yourself daydreaming or not paying attention to what you are reading?
What is Refocuss yourself quickly! You can't answer the questions if you do not remember what you read.
500
What should everyone do before, during and after the test? Hint, it is 2 words starting with the letters: T & P
What is Think Positive!
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