Test Strategy
What question should I answer first?
Easy Questions.
The Questions I am sure about.
What to do when I don't know the answer?
Eliminate answer choices and guess
Negative thoughts=
Stress
What should I do the night before the test to ensure that I am alert and focused on the test?
Get a good night's sleep
When guessing, should I go with my fist choice or change my answer choice?
Your first instinct is usually right.
For these questions, I should mark and return to them later if I have enough time.
Tough/Difficult Questions
When you first receive your test, you should.....
Preview or look over the test questions and materials
Positive thoughts=
Higher Grades
A better outcome
To make sure that I am energized, what should I do on the morning before the test?
Eat a good breakfast
In order to make sure that I answer as many questions as possible, I should keep....
Working until time is up.
I want to plan my time, because otherwise I might.....
Run out of time
This is a strategy to make sure that you don't run out of time. You should do this right after scanning the test.
Plan your time.
I should answer the easy questions first, because it build my.....
Confidence
I should eliminate all _____ thoughts or self-talk by replacing them with a ______ affirmation.
Negative, positive
Ex: I am prepared for the test and I will do well.
I am smart- can do this.
After the test is over, I should________ to look for any possible mistakes.
Check my answers
True or False
It is helpful to underline all significant words in the directions and questions.
True
What keywords should I pay attention to
Always, except, none and never.
How should I act before taking a test?
Act as if I will Succeed
True or False
It is okay to be worried if another student finish his/her test before me?
False
What should I underline when going through passages, directions, or questions?
Keywords or important sentences
List 4 test taking strategies during the test:
Read the directions thoroughly
Skim through the exam
Attempt to read every possible answer and questions
Use process of elimination
If I am done with my test before time what should I do?
Review all of the questions and answers.
I should _____ in order to help myself relax.
Take deep breaths
True or False
I should spend several hours cramming before an exam.
False: Cramming before an exam is not as helpful as you may think. This may prevent you from developing the deep understanding of the materials necessary for learning. It can also increase your stress levels.
If I don't know an answer to a question I should?
Answer the best way I can or skip over the question and come back to it after I've answered other questions.