Test Taking Skills
Always read these carefully before starting the test.
Directions/ instructions
Do this before submitting your test
Review answers, make sure all questions are fully answered
What tool helps you keep track of homework and activities?
Planner/ calender
If you get stuck on a question, you should
skip it and come back later
During a test, take slow, deep b__________ to stay calm
breaths
You should plan to start studying for a test this many days in advance.
a week
The least amount of hours of sleep you should get the night before a test
7 hours
Instead of cramming, it’s better to study a little bit __________
Daily/everyday
When you wait until the last minute to complete a project, it’s called this.
Procrastination
Why is eating breakfast helpful before a test?
Gives brain fuel/energy, helps focus
Organizing important information to help prepare for a test
study guide
logically removing possible answers until only one is left
Process of Elimination
What is the best use of flashcards?
Memorizing Vocab words and lists
Creating a set of questions from your notes to quiz yourself is called this.
Self-testing
You should avoid second-guessing too often because your first answer is often correct.
True or False
True
If you are unsure of the answer to the question make an ______ ______ using context clues.
Educated guess
An individual's preferred method of absorbing, processing, and retaining new information is called their L________ S_______.
Learning Style
What type of environment hurts studying?
Loud, distracting, crowded
What memory tool uses the first letter of each word to form a new word?
Hint: "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos)
Using p________ self- talk can reduce overwhelming feelings, help you feel confident and encouraged, and ultimately help you test better.
Hint: ("I can do this." "I know I will do my best." "Everything is going to be ok."
Positive
It’s helpful to __________ key words or phrases in long reading questions.
Underline/highlight
Name the 3 different Learning Styles
Auditory
Visual
Kinesthetic (hand-on)
What should you do to your binder/backpack once a week?
Organize and clean it out
Turning information into a song, acronym, or rhyme is using a _______
Hint: (I before E, except after C)
Mnemonic device
Test anxiety can cause physical symptoms like sweating or a fast heartbeat
True/false
True