Test Taking Tips
Study Skills
Goal Setting
Why Is...
Time Management
100
What is one thing that RELAX stands for?
R-read the questions and instructions, E- Examine every answer choice before answering, L-label the answer in the passage or in the problem, A-always check your work, X-x out all known wrong answers
100
What are the five W’s that are important to study?
Who, What, When, Where, and Why
100
What is an example of a short term goal?
Something that does not take to long to achieve such as daily homework.
100
Why is having goals important?
So we have something to work towards or accomplish.
100
How can you keep your focus on the teacher?
Avoid distractions (put things away that you play with, don’t sit next to someone you talk to, remember “Where is your focus?”)
200
If you finish the test before time is up what should you do?
Check your answers and make sure you answer all of the questions.
200
What is an example of a good place to study?
Clean room, desk, or library.
200
What is an example of a long term goal?
Something that takes a while to achieve such as a project.
200
Why is organization important?
So that you know where all of your notes and assignments are and to keep track of things.
200
What is one way you can stay organized for school?
Clean desk, backpack, or folders.
300
What should you do before a test?
Get at least 8 hours of sleep before a test, Eat a good meal, have your clothes and backpack ready the night before the test.
300
What is an example of a good way to study?
Flashcards, reread the material, rewrite your notes, review with a friend.
300
What is one thing that gets in the way of accomplishing our goals?
Distractions.
300
Why is time management important?
So that you use your time wisely and effectively to accomplish something.
300
What was one thing that we went over in this class that has not been talked about on this game?
Multiple answers possible.
400
What should you do before starting the test? (had the stop signs on the slide
Listen to the directions given by the teacher, Read the directions written on the test, Read the question and all the answers.
400
What questions should you answer first on a test or quiz?
The easier ones.
400
Why do we have goals?
Without goals we would not know what we need to do or how to accomplish things.
400
Why is planning important?
So you know how to accomplish what you are working on.
400
Using a school ________ can help you stay organized?
Planner
500
What is one way you can use your time wisely while taking a test or quiz?
Don’t spend to much time on one question, Answer every question, Use all of your time on the test, Save time at the end of the test to review, Answer the easiest questions first.
500
How long should you study one subject at a time?
no more than 30 minutes
500
What is one thing that DART stands for?
D-detailed, A- Achievable, R-Realistic, T-Time-based
500
Why is “Where is your focus?” important?
So that you can finish what you are working on or learn what the teacher is saying and to avoid distractions.
500
What takes away from you using your time wisely?
Distractions
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