Test Preparation
T or F: When you don't feel like it, you should stay home and skip your test.
False!
T or F: It is better to cram information the night before the test.
False
These are what you want to get right on a test to do your best.
Answers
Read these or listen closely to these before you start a test.
The directions! They will be read aloud to you by your teacher or will be bolded before your questions during the test.
How many Essential Rules does GUE follow?
We have 30 Essential Rules.
Doing this before a test helps reduce anxiety about what you are being tested on.
Studying/Reviewing the material.
You should ask this person questions to help you prepare for the test.
Teacher - we are here to help you learn and do your best on EVERY test!
You should read each of these completely to understand what is being asked of you.
The questions and any passages or materials included for each question.
You should do this if you finish your test early.
Go back and check your work to be sure you have done your best.
What houses are your four teachers in?
Mrs. Austin and Mrs. Taylor - Altruismo.
Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Johnston - Reveur.
Think these before and during a test to help you do your best.
Positive thoughts - you can do this!!
What are some ways that you can prepare for a test.
Flashcards, reviewing notes, practice test, using IXL for Reading/ELA, etc.
You should read all of these first before attempting to answer any questions.
Directions!
If you don't know the answer on a multiple choice test you should still do this.
Use process of elimination and pick an answer. You have a 25% chance of getting it right!
Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Crowder are both in the house of.
Altruismo!
You should get this many hours of sleep the night before a test.
8-10 hours of sleep - this is optimal for your performance and ability to think clearly during your test.
You will need these three things for your tests.
A pencil, scratch paper, and your chromebook.
If you don't know the answer to a test question you should do this.
Mark the question for review and come back to it later.
On a multiple choice test, you should eliminate these when answering a question.
Wrong answer choices, there is always at least one you can get rid of because it doesn't make sense.
Complete the phrase: Four houses.
One family!
You should eat this type of breakfast before a test (Hint: include what food group is important for our brain power!)
A healthy breakfast with protein will help our brains and bodies be prepared for our tests!
To study in a way that works best for you, you should consider.
This is one thing you should NEVER do on a test.
Cheat and/or give up.
You should consider this before getting hung up on a question during your test.
The number of questions total and how many you have left, you can always mark a question for review and come back to it later.
What is the main characteristic for each of our four houses?
Altruismo - House of Givers.
Amistad - House of Friendship.
Reveur - House of Dreamers.
Isibindi - House of Courage.