Test Prep
Look through and preview the test questions before starting on it to get a sense of what you're going to be doing. True or False?
True!
It will give you an idea about the types of questions you will see and the kind of information that is being covered.
Put your head down when you don't understand the test directions. True or False?
False!
Re-read the directions again, and if you still do not understand, then ask the teacher to explain them to you.
When your mind goes blank, take a short mental break to refocus. True or False?
True!
There are many different ways to refocus like closing your eyes, roll your head in a circle slowly, take deep breaths, even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup.
Arrive late to school on test days. True or False?
False!
You should arrive early to be able to avoid the stress of running late right before your test.
Always guess on questions that you are unsure of. True or False?
False!
Don't guess right away. Skip the question, move on to a different one, and then come back to it later. It is possible that you might see something on a later question that could possibly help you answer the question you were stuck on.
You should start with the hardest questions on a test first so that you get frustrated and run out of time. True or False?
False!
Get the easy questions out of the way first! It will allow you to spend more of your time on the harder questions.
Create negative affirmations about test-taking such as "I am going to fail" or "I am not prepared for this test at all". True or False?
False!
Try using positive self-talk with thoughts such as "I am fully prepared for this test" or "I am confident that I will try my best".
When reading lengthy or confusing questions, first look for keywords found in the question. True or False?
True!
It is important to set a good pace so that you can get the whole test finished. True or False?
True!
If you work TOO slow, you may run out of time. If you work TOO fast, you may make careless errors. Set a good steady work pace to ensure success.
Before taking your test, write down anything you remember that will help you ("brain dump"). True or False?
True!
Use your scratch paper to right down tips, tricks, formulas, key words, and acronyms.
Once you finish your test with time to spare, you should turn it in. True or False?
False!
It is always good to go back and look over your answers and check for careless mistakes.
If you're having difficulties with a certain question, leave it unmarked and submit your test. True or False?
False!
Skip the question and move on to a different one. Do not stay on that question for so long because it will take away from your test time. You can bookmark/flag the question and then come back to it at the end.
You do your best on tests when you don't eat breakfast. True or False?
False!
You can't focus on your test when your stomach is growling! Eat a full breakfast on test days.
When responding to a writing prompt, it is best to make an outline first. True or False?
True!
Making an outline can help you organize your thoughts and your writing.
When reviewing your test after all of the questions have answered, change all of your answer choices. True or False?
False!
You should NOT change your answers. Unless new information has surfaced, leave them like you had them. Go with your gut!