Test Taking Skills
True or false. Spending too much time on one question is a good test taking skill.
FALSE
Taking ownership of your actions and being prepared is an example of:
RESPONSIBILITY
True or false. Eating a healthy breakfast before a test is a good idea.
TRUE
PANTHER and BLUE/GOLD
TRUE OR FALSE. Answering the questions you know, then going back and spending time answering the questions you do not, is a good test taking skill.
TRUE
Getting enough sleep, making time to study and asking for help are all examples of good ______ ______ (two words)
DECISION MAKING
Getting a good night's ________ is important before taking a test.
SLEEP
Name the three school counselors at Piccowaxen.
Mrs. Beatty, Ms. Foster, Mr. Marchione
What is a good strategy when answering multiple choice questions?
Cancel out the choices that do not make sense.
Taking your time and trying your best is how you show your best _________!
EFFORT
How can you calm down before a test? Name two ways.
Take deep breathes, think positive thoughts, have your test taking items, positive self talk
When is the last day of school?
June 13
Should you read the question you will be answering before reading a passage?
Yes
What are the three power moves we discussed?
Responsibility, Effort, and Decision Making
Name two ways Jayden, from the scenario we discussed, did not prepare well for his test.
He did not study and he stayed up until 2am.
Poor test taking effort or test violations
Should I trust my first instinct when answering a question, or second guess myself?
Trust your first instinct!
Fill in the blanks of this quote. "Responsibility is doing what you're _________ to do, even when no one is __________.
SUPPOSED, WATCHING
Name three ways to prepare for a test.
Study, eat breakfast, get a good night's sleep, have all materials you will need for your test
Name four high schools in Charles County Public Schools.
La Plata, McDonough, North Point, St. Charles, Thomas Stone, Westlake, Lackey