Prepare your mind for a test
How many seconds should you breathe in when practicing big breathing?
4 seconds
How often should you take study breaks?
Every 10-20 minutes
What should you eat the morning of the test?
A balanced breakfast
Complete this phrase: "STOP IT, ____!"
Self
What should you read first when answering questions with long reading passages?
The question
After breathing in for 4 seconds, how long should you hold your breath?
5 seconds
What type of music should you play while studying?
Soothing or classical music
How many minutes should you exercise the night before a test?
30-45 minutes
What two substances should you limit to lower stress?
sugar and caffeine
What should you do with answer choices you know are wrong?
Eliminate them
What is the complete breathing pattern for big breathing (in seconds)?
Breathe in for 4, hold for 5, release for 7
Name three things your study area be/have.
Tidy, quiet, and stocked with school supplies
Name two things you should do the night before a test.
Go to bed early and eat a healthy dinner
Name two ways to connect with nature to reduce stress.
Going outside more often and keeping in touch with nature
What should you pay careful attention to when looking at maps, charts, and tables?
The key or legend
Name two mind preparation techniques mentioned in the brochure.
Here are all 4: Big breathing, mental rehearsing, nudge away negatives, and push away perfection.
Should you study general concepts first or details first?
General concepts first
Besides eating well, name one other way to prepare your body for test day.
Exercise or deep breathing
What should you tell yourself about perfection?
"nobody is perfect" or "it's okay not to know all the answers"
What should you do with difficult questions during a test?
skip them and come back later (if possible)
What should you imagine yourself feeling during mental rehearsing? (include 3 things)
Confident, calm, and comfortable
What tool should you use to plan when and how long you'll study?
A study planning calendar
List three ways to fuel your body properly for test success.
Balanced breakfast, healthy dinner the night before, and exercise.
Name the three positive statements about stress from the brochure.
"Stress can be useful," "Stress motivates me to do better," and "I can control my stress"
Even if you don't know an answer, what should you always do before finishing?
Take a guess/answer all questions