Before a test
True or False? Tests are given because teachers love to torture you.
False. Tests are for teachers/adults to see what you have learned.
True or False? If you know two of three options seem correct in a question then choose "all of the above" as your answer choice.
True, because if you know that the two choices are correct then it leaves it to be "all of the above".
True or False? On the reading section, look through and preview the questions before starting on it to get a sense of what you're going to be doing.
True, it can sometimes help if you can look through the questions before the reading passage because to get a sense of what you're going to be answering.
What should you do if you feel like your mind has gone blank or you just need to refocus?
(Answers may vary) There are many different ways from turning your test over and closing your eyes just to pause momentarily or take a deep breath, you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup, etc.
True/False. The Milestones Test is a test about how many miles you can run without stopping.
False. The Milestones Test is the Georgia assessment test that provides information about how well students are mastering state standards.
True/False -You should arrive on time or early to school the day of the test?
You should arrive early with spare time on your hands to be able to avoid the stress of running late right before your test.
Should you guess on a question that you are unsure of?
Not right away, you should skip the questions (flag it)and move onto a different one then come back to it because it is possible that you might see something later on in the test that could possibly help you answer that question you were stuck on.
True/False- The name of a strategy that makes you plug in answer choices to see if you can come up with the correct answer is called working backwards.
True
How many hours of sleep should you get before a test the next day?
8 hours.
True/False. The results of the Milestones test are immediate at the end of the test.
False. Test results usually take a few weeks to be returned to the school.
True or False? The morning of the test you should start stressing out about all of the things you don't know.
False! You should not stress out! Just do your best and you will be fine!
What is the first thing you should do when coming across a long question?
Look for keywords throughout the question, underline anything important, analyze and see what relates to any of your answers.
What are several ways to improve your chances of getting the right answer on a multiple choice question?
(Answers may vary) Eliminate any answers that do not make sense or go with the question. Cover your answers and read the question over again and look for key words. Etc..
List some foods that you should eat before a test that will wake up your brain and body to do their actions.
(Answers may vary) Nuts, apples, yogurt, blueberries, dark chocolate, peanut butter, eggs, oatmeal, milk, orange juice, grapefruit, etc.
True/False. Only elementary school students take the milestones test.
False. Elementary, Middle and High School students take different variations of the Milestones.
True/False. The morning of the test you should eat a dozen donuts with extra icing.
False. Please eat a healthy breakfast like toast with eggs, or yogurt and fruit! Too much sugar makes you crash and get tired.
True or False? Once you finish your test with time to spare you should hit the end test button.
False, because it is possible that you may have mis-read a question the first time around. It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.
Should you study hard a night before an exam or should you stop and get your rest?
You should NOT study too long the night before a test because you need approx. 8 hours of sleep and if you do cram, you won't really remember anything because of how tired you are. You need your focus and recognition.
True/False. If you miss testing days, then you don't have to take the Milestones.
False. There are two makeup days in case someone is absent.
What kinds of thoughts should you be thinking before the test.
I believe in myself and I am going to do an amazing job!
True or False. On a multiple choice test, the first answer choice seems right, so it is usually the answer.
False. Always read through EVERY answer choice before making your decision.
True/False. When you finish the test, review and change a lot of the answers to the questions.
False. You should NOT change your answers. Unless new information has surfaced or it was something you missed when answering the questions leave them like you had them; always go with your gut.
True or False? Before the test you can do something that helps you prepare physically and mentally.
True! You should do whatever you do, if it's dancing to music then dance to music or if you like to do yoga with calming wave sounds then do that. Whatever helps you focus and gets you into preparation then do it.
True/False. If you do well on the Milestones you do not have to take it ever again.
False. You have to take it each year the state requires.