Preparing for a test
T or F: When taking an exam, I am often confused or suffer from mental blocks is a sign of test anxiety.
What is True?
T or F: You should circle the skill, rectangle around the location, underline keywords of questions.
True
T or F: You are allowed to play video games on your Chromebook during or after testing.
False
If you start feeling anxious, what is a strategy you can use?
Taking deep breaths, count to 10 or 20, small movements, skipping over and returning to questions later, positive self-talk/pep talk.
What should you do to be given a ticket to Mrs. White's Pizza Party?
Name one strategy you can use to prevent and control test anxiety.
What is to be prepared, practice, avoid negative thoughts, visualize success, don't compare yourself to others, have a plan and follow it, eat well, get a good night's sleep, chill, come early,etc...
T or F: You should Never Read all of the answer choices!
False
True or False- You should show all of your work.
True
Before you submit your essay you look at the _____to be sure you answered the _________.
Writing prompt
When writing the body of my essay, you should use the ______ method.
AEC
What should you not do the night before the test?
What is cram?
T or F: You are only allowed to sleep or read after finishing your test?
What is True
What is the best thing to do when taking ANY test?
Mental attitude is everything! BE POSITIVE.
T or F: During the test, always scan first to see what it covers to reduce test anxiety and boosts confidence.
What is True?
Provide an example of "Positive Self Talk"
I got this, I can do it!, I am smart, I am fearless
Name at least 1 thing you should you do the night before the test?
Get at good nights sleep (8 hours- preferably)
T or F: You should Eliminate any choice(s) that you know are not the correct answer.
What is True
When it comes to Testing directions, name an effective strategy?
K L S
What are clue words that hint certain option answers might be correct or incorrect?
What are always, every, none, and usually, often, rarely?
The consequences of this action is to not learn as much, risk failing the course, expulsion from school , stress, throwing away your money & time, trash your integrity, & lowers self esteem.
What is cheating?
What should you do the morning of the test?
Arrive to school early, eat breakfast at home or at school, take a moment to relax.
What should you are not sure about an answer to a question?
Go back and look for the answer in the passage.
If you are having a hard time writing your essay what parts of the essay should you eliminate?
Introduction and Conclusion
True or False: You may have your cell phone on your desk while you take the test.
False
Before submitting my answers I should...?
Review your answers and match them with the text evidence from the passage.