Before the Test
What should you do the night before a test?
Get a good night’s sleep
What is the first thing you should do when you receive the test or question?
Read the instructions and questions carefully.
What is a good strategy for eliminating wrong answers?
Cross out choices that you know are incorrect.
What should you do before you start writing?
Pull words from the question to restate in a main idea sentence
What should you do first when solving a math problem?
Decide what operation you will have to perform... multiply, divide, subtract, add?
What should you do the morning before the test?
Eat a good breakfast
How can you manage your time during the test?
Read questions before the passages, do the questions you know 1st, and flag and go back to the harder ones
If two answers seem correct, what should you do?
Reread the question and look for clues, choose the stronger one
How do you know how long your written answer should be?
By looking at how many things the question is asking you (1 paragraph per story, or 1 paragraph to compare and 1 to contrast, etc)
How can drawing a picture help with a math problem?
It can make it easier to understand what the problem is asking.
Name one way to reduce stress before a test.
Practice deep breathing or meditation
If you don’t understand a question, what should you do?
Skip it and come back later if you have time.
Why shouldn’t you leave a question blank?
You might guess correctly and earn points
What are the two areas your writing will be graded on?
What you say and how well you say it (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
Why is it important to show your work in math?
It helps you keep track of your steps and can earn partial credit.
What materials should you have for the test?
Pencils, scratch paper, headphones if available, calculator if available
What should you do if you finish the test early?
Review your answers to check for mistakes
What can you look for in the question to help you choose the right answer?
Keywords or phrases that relate to the topic.
What is it important to do when you're finished writing?
Go back and check for capital letters, spelling, and punctuation marks
How can you check your answers on a math test?
Work the problem by doing the opposite and see if your answer comes out to the number in the problem (ex: 3+4=7, so 7-4 should = 3)
What are the 2 best ways to "study" for LEAP testing?
paying attention in classes, thinking about the strategies to help you figure out what you don't know
What is the best strategy for answering any type of question?
Break it down to make sure you understand what it's asking
How can reading through multiple choice answers be helpful when you're not sure?
They might give clues to what the question means or which answers you should choose
What must you always make sure your evidence does?
Ties back to the key words in the prompt
What are some tools you can use on the math tests?
Scratch paper, Reference sheets, rulers, and sometimes a calculator