Study Skills
What is a quiet space?
This is very important the night before the test.
What is go to bed/get a good night's sleep?
Before marking your final answer, you need to do this
What is read all the choices/answers?
It is important to do this so you don't run out of time.
What is pace yourself or keep an eye on the clock?
If you do this, you will be able to follow directions the first time they are given.
What is listen?
Before starting your day, this is important for your concentration and your tummy.
What is eat a good breakfast?
If you are really nervous or anxious, you should do this.
What is take a deep breath?
If you have 60 minutes, you should use all 60 minutes.
What is use all of the time given?
The person who is responsible for making sure you get your work completed.
You should bring a jacket or have a light sweater.
What is wear comfortable clothing?
If you don't know the answer to a question, this is what you should do.
What is make an educated guess?
This is provided to you to check your math calculations.
What is scratch paper?
If you don't understand something, you need to ask these things.
What are questions?
This is one way to help prepare for the Ga Milestones tests.
What is use practice tests and questions?
If there are four choices, and you don’t know which choice is correct, but you do know that two of the answers are absolutely wrong, choose between the remaining two.
What is process of elimination? (POE)
This is a good idea to do when there is a reading passage with comprehension questions to follow.
What is read the entire passage?
You need to read these first before you start an assignment.
What are directions?
This is important so that you don't miss any of the test.
What is arrive to school on time?
This is what you are doing when you are blocking out noises or movements around you.
What is concentrating?
This is what you should do if you finish the test early.
What is review your answers/check your work?