Preparing for a test
If your friend is nervous about taking a test, what would you tell them is the number one strategy that will ensure they will score higher than last time?
What is:
make pictures in your mind when you read
OR
Write your own gist statements
Name three things you should highlight BEFORE you begin reading a passage.
What are, text features:
title, subtitles, bold words, captions, diagrams, headings, italics, tables, graphs, index.
ANY ELEMENT THAT IS NOT PART OF THE WRITTEN BODY OF THE PASSAGE.
T or F: Graphs, tables, charts, equations, and word problems, provide information that you can use to answer questions!
What is True
If you start feeling anxious, what is a strategy you can use?
What is: Taking deep breaths, count to 10 or 20, small movements, skipping over and returning to questions later, positive self-talk/pep talk.
Chunk it consists of this
What is:
Write notes on your paper about each part you have read and then read your own notes.
Name one strategy you can use the morning before testing to be successful?
Remember to eat breakfast, dressing comfortably, take a mindful moment for yourself, stay hydrated, etc.
T or F: You should Never Read all of the answer choices!
What is False
How do you show your understanding of your passage on your notes?
What is:
hash tag, gist, summery, main idea, topic + point
What should you do before submitting your test?
Review that all questions have been answered.
What you should do if you want to confirm your answer
What is:
Go back to the passage and find evidence.
Name 1 key item you need during your test.
What is, positive self talk,
"I can do hard things"
T or F: You should Predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the choices.
What is True
What is the VERY first thing to do when you see your passage?
What is expand your screen.
When you close your eyes and look up?
What is:
Make a mental visual picture in your mind.
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 do the night before the test?
Get at good nights sleep (8 hours- preferably)
How should you Eliminate any choice(s) that you know are not the correct answer.
What is strike out or write on your note paper.
When it comes to testing, what is the proven color to choose in settings of background and text?
What is keep it on standard color, white with black letters.
What should you do the QUESTION when you read it?
What is:
Highlight exactly WHAT the question is asking you.
How do you use the highlighter on the test?
Right click and drag
What should you do the morning of the test after breakfast?
What is,
Take a moment to relax,
SLOW deep breaths.
How much time do you need to test to be successful?
What is a minimum of 2 hours, (120 minutes) but you can take more time if you would like to.
What is it called with you identify the type of genre of a passage? (informational, ligature, poem, narrative)
What is a brain dump?
True or False: You should skip hard questions and come back to them later.
What is:
False - you need to guess and FLAG the question.
What are techniques that will help you narrow down answers?
Eliminating, highlighting, and underlining