Test Taking Skills
You should be _______ _______ the night before taking a test.
Well Rested
How many minutes per night should you study?
40 minutes
Try and complete homework on the ____ it's given
day
Start with the ______ you find most difficult or dislike
subject
This is a word made up by taking the first letter of all the keywords or ideas you need to remember and creating a new word out of them
Acronym
You should eat a _________ meal prior to taking an exam.
Nourishing
How long should your breaks be when studying?
5-10 minutes
_______ in class is vital
Listening
When testing your knowledge you should _____ down all you now know
Jot
Make up a _______ in which the first letter of each word is part of or represents the initial of what you want to remember
Sentence
You should take _____ Test if possible
Practice
You should count to what before beginning an exam?
10
You should make sure you room is well ______
Lit
What are some examples of things you might need before you study?
Calculator, books, Notes, Paper, Pen
Associate a _______ ______ of each word is part of or represents the initial of what you want to remember
Visual Image
Eating a nutritious meal provides ________ for your _________
fuel; brain
Studies indicate what percentage of memory is gone after 6 weeks?
88%
Be ______ while studying
active
Break up tasks into _____ manageable sections
small
What is this type of memory technique...
Thirty Days hath September, April, June, and November
Rhymes and Alliteration
Good test _______ and _______ are the best preventative measures
preparation; confidence
Studies indicate that what percentage of material is forgotten within 7 days if it is not reviewed or recited again by students?
66%
Study ______ & _______ will help you to organize your studies
folder; notes
A _____ ______ is a visual study tool you can use to study
Mind Map
Breaking a long list of numbers into smaller, more manageable _________
Chunks