Test Taking Strategies!

Before a test

100

On the night before the test you should stay up late and play your favorite video games and TV shows. True or False?

False, you should not be on your devices the night before a test because you will be on a computer for 3 to 4 hours.

200

On the night before the test you should go outside and get plenty of exercise like riding your bike, taking a walk, or playing with friends. (True or False)

True, getting exercise the night before a test will help you get a good nights sleep.

300

Create negative affirmation about test taking such as "I am going to fail" or "I am not prepared for this test at all. True or False?

False! You should never create negative affirmation; it should be positive. You should have thoughts such as "I am fully prepared for this test" or "I am confident to pass and earn the highest score". (Never put yourself down, you can do it!)

400

Before taking your test, you should study really hard and stay up late making sure you remember all of your strategies. (True or False)

False, you can study if you like but you should not stay up late to go over everything you already know.

500

The night before a test, you should get out your close, pack your lunch, eat a good dinner, and have your bookbag ready to go.  (True or False)

True, it is good to have a good dinner and to be organized and prepared the night before the test.

Multiple Choice Strategies

100

If you know two of three options seem correct in a question then choose "all of the above" as your answer choice. True or False?

True, because if you know that the two choice are correct then it leaves it to be "all of the above".

200

Should you guess on a question that you are unsure of?

Not right away, you should skip the questions and move onto a different one then come back to it because it is possible that you might see something later on in the test that could possibly help you answer that question you were stuck on.

300

What is the first thing you should do when coming across a lengthy question?

Look for keywords throughout the question, underline anything important (if you're allowed to write on the test), analyze and see what relates to any of your answers.

400

Once you finish your test with time to spare you should turn it in. True or False?

False, because it is possible that you may have miss-read a question the first time around. It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.

500

The question that has an answer that is a bit lengthy than the others is usually the one to be the correct one. True or False?

True, because it can be the one that is most informative and the others can just be something to do with the question but they're not specified or in detail.

Test strategies

100

What should you do if you feel like your mind has went blank or you just need to refocus?

(Answers may vary) There are many different ways from turning your test over and closing your eyes just to pause momentarily or take a deep breath, you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup, etc.

200

What is the name of the strategy that makes you plug in answer choices to see if you can come up with the correct answer.

Working Backwards.

300

What are several ways to improve your chances of getting the right answer on a multiple choice question?

(Answers may vary) Eliminate any answers that do not make sense or go with the question. Cover your answers and read the question over again and look for key words. Etc..

400

If you're having difficulties with a certain question, what should you do about it?

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 circle it and then come back to it at the end.

500

What shouldn't you do when you have finished your test?

You should NOT change your answers. Unless new information has surfaced or it was something you missed when answering the questions leave them like you had them; always go with your gut.

Mental/Physical Preparation

100

What should you do if you feel like your mind has went blank or you just need to refocus?

(Answers may vary) There are many different ways from turning your test over and closing your eyes just to pause momentarily or take a deep breath, you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup, etc.

200

How many hours of sleep should you get before a test the next day?

8 hours.

300

List some foods that you should eat before a test that will wake up your brain and body to do their actions.

(Answers may vary) Nuts, apples, yogurt, blueberries, dark chocolate, peanut butter, eggs, oatmeal, milk, orange juice, grapefruit, etc.

400

What are some things you can do to get you yourself mentally prepared for the test?

You can say affirmations to yourself that make you feel good about the test.

500

You should do what you want or make a routine that helps you prepare physically and mentally before a test. True or False?

True! You should do whatever you do, if it's jamming to music then jam to music or if you like to do yoga with calming wave sounds then do that. Whatever helps you focus and gets you into preparation then do it.