The Night Before the Test
What types of food should you eat for dinner?
whole grain breads or pastas, lean meat, fish, veggies, fruit
Avoid eating foods high in grease, fat, sugar, sodium, or white carbs
What types of food should you eat for breakfast?
eggs, whole grains (oatmeal, toast, cereal), fruit
Avoid eating foods high in grease, fat, sugar, sodium, or white carbs
How can you make sure you finish your test on time?
pace yourself (allot yourself a certain amount of time per question, based on how many questions there are and the time limit you have), stay motivated, focus, skip questions that are harder and go back to them
If you start feeling anxious, what is a strategy you can use?
Taking breaths, small movements, skipping over and returning to questions later, positive self-talk
allot a specific amount of time per question, for the remaining questions
-do the easiest questions first and go back to the harder ones with any remaining time
What are ways to review important concepts?
flash cards, journal walk-through, with a buddy, read over notes
How should you dress for the test?
loose fitting, comfortable, layer (in case the room is too hot or cold)
What can you do if you get overwhelmed or nervous?
take deep breaths, allow for a short mental break (1-2 minutes), get a drink of water, think positively
What should you do before submitting your test?
Review that all questions have been answered.
Check over your test
How can you prepare for the next morning?
lay out your clothes, gather all of your stuff together (backpack, calculator, lunch, etc.) study
How early should you get to class?
2-3 minutes before the bell
On Reading exams, what should you do before reading the text?
Read the title and subtitles, headings, pictures, and captions.
What should you do if you don't know what an important word means in a question or selection?
Use the dictionary if given or use context clues
Provide an example of "Positive Self Talk" or encouraging yourself
I got this, I can do it!, I am smart, I will do well. etc
What can you do to make sure you wake up on time the next morning?
get in bed at a good time, set an alarm or two
What are some things you need to do once you get to class?
put away belongings, sharpen pencils, get a book for after the test, take a restroom break
What can you do if your pencil breaks?
use a backup pencil (you should have more than one), raise your hand
What can you do if you are struggling with a question?
use the process of elimination (usually there are one or two answers that can automatically be eliminated), plug-in answer choices to see what makes sense, mark difficult questions and go back later
How can you check over your answers?
make sure you answered all the questions, make sure you followed directions, double-check your answers, revisit harder questions
How much sleeps should you get the night before?
7-10 hours
How can you prepare your mind?
take deep breaths, think positively, relax
How can you be considerate of others during the test?
don’t make noises (talking, tapping fingers or pencil, humming, dropping materials, etc.)
What are some strategies you can use when answering a multiple choice question?
read the entire question (circle key words or phrases), identify the question type, figure out unfamiliar words, predict the answer before looking at the choices, read each answer choice carefully (circle key words or phrases), use the process of elimination, go with your gut
What should you do once you have turned in your test?
sit quietly, read a book, put your head down, do not overthink the test you just turned in!