Before The Test
What time should you arrive at school?
+10 Extra points: EXPLAIN. Why is it important to arrive early on testing day?
BEFORE 8:00AM
Extra points: You should arrive EARLY because it will allow you time to be admitted into the classroom before testing and get comfortable in the testing environment. Late arrivals will not be allowed to take the test that DAY once the test begins.
What should you do first when answering a question?
A. Pick an answer quickly
B. Read the question carefully
C. Ask a friend
D. Skip it
B. Read the question carefully
What is the first thing you should do before taking ANY test?
Read the instructions.
What should you do if you feel like your mind has gone blank or you just need to refocus?
(Answers may vary) There are many different ways from turning your test over and closing your eyes just to pause momentarily or take a deep breath, you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup, etc.
Why should you read all answer choices? Why?
True, because may be a better choice.
TRUE OR FALSE! This is an example of a positive affirmation, "I am going to fail so I might as well not try at all."
FALSE! This is a negative affirmation. You should never create negative affirmations; they should be positive. You should have thoughts such as "I am fully prepared for this test" or "I am confident to pass and earn the highest score". (Never put yourself down, you can do it!)
If you do not know the answer to a question, you should choose C.
False!
All of these are testing mistakes except:
A.) Answering questions without reading the passage
B.) Rushing through the easy questions
C.) Guessing
D.) Using the test strategies you learned in class
D. You should use all of the strategies you learned in class to help you answer test questions.
How many hours of sleep should you get before a test the next day?
8 hours.
You should read the passage once to get an better understanding of what you read?
False. You should read the passage twice.
What are examples of things to do the night before the EOG?
Get a good night's sleep.
Go to bed earlier.
Be confident.
What is the best strategy if you don’t know the answer?
A. Leave it blank
B. Eliminate wrong answers first
C. Guess right away
D. Skip forever
B. Eliminate wrong answers first
What are several ways to improve your chances of getting the right answer on a multiple-choice question?
TRUE OR FALSE! A good breakfast to eat on test day to increase your energy is; a Dr. Pepper, a pack of Skittles, and leftover Pizza from last night
FALSE - Foods that you should eat before a test that will wake up your brain and body to do their work is Nuts, apples, yogurt, blueberries, peanut butter, eggs, oatmeal, milk, orange juice, grapefruit, etc. Don't eat foods that you wouldn't typically eat for breakfast.
You can read through all of the questions in a selection before reading the text
True. This gives you an idea of what to look for in your reading. Be sure to still read the text carefully. Don’t just look for the answers. Lots of times, the questions ask overall concepts, and you have to infer the answers.
Why is the EOG important?
A. It replaces homework
B. It shows your growth and learning
C. It is just for fun
D. It decides your lunch seat
B. It shows your growth and learning
TRUE or FALSE! Once you finish your test with time to spare you should immediately EXIT your test. (EXPLAIN)
False, because it is possible that you may have misread a question the first time around. It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.
When should you EXIT your test?
What helps you stay focused?
A. Looking around
B. Thinking about other things
C. Paying attention to your test
D. Talking
C. Paying attention to your test
Who is responsible for your effort?
A. Teacher
B. Parents
C. You
D. Friends
C.YOU
You should leave answers blank.
A. True
B. False
B - False
What is the EOG testing me on?
A. How fast you can finish
B. What you’ve learned this year
C. Your favorite subject
D. How neat your handwriting is
B. What you’ve learned this year
How can you keep track of important information in a reading passage? (Example: main idea, supporting facts)
Highlight the important parts. Take notes.
What should you do if you feel nervous?
A. Panic
B. Give up
C. Take deep breaths
D. Rush
C. Take deep breaths
What is most important during the EOG?
A. Finishing first
B. Trying your best
C. Being quiet
D. Getting every answer right
B. Trying your best
Use context clues to help you decipher unfamiliar words.
True. Read the sentence before and after the word to help define it.