Test taking tips
What are tips, strategies, or ways to prepare on the morning of the test?
Eat a good breakfast, get a good night's sleep, breathe, and try to relax.
T or F: You should Never Read all of the answer choices!
false, always read every answer choice
a water bottle, cell phone, iPad, camera, food, snacks
Some questions use qualifier words such as most, least, and except. You should read these questions carefully and ensure you understand what each question is asking before selecting the correct answer. True or False
True
Provide an example of "Positive Self Talk."
You got this, you can do it, I am prepared, slow and steady,
Name one strategy you can use before testing to be successful?
Getting a good night's sleep, eating breakfast, dressing comfortably, and so on.
Name one strategy you can use during the test.
Read the question carefully, read all of the answer choices, and eliminate the wrong answers.
Answers containing words like "always," or "never," are often ___________.
Wrong
Explain reasons previewing the test before you begin to answer questions may be helpful.
You will have an idea of how long the test may take, you can develop a plan to manage your time, and you may find a possible test answer in another question.
T or F: You should eliminate any choice(s) that you know are not the correct answer.
True
How can KEYWORDS help you answer test questions?
KEYWORDS help the test taker identify the most important concept or idea.
How can the "process of elimination" help you to find the correct answer?
The process of elimination narrows down the possible options and increases your chance of picking the correct answer.
What can you do before the test to perform the best on test day?
Get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, drink plenty of water, dress in layers, be confident
Before submitting the test, what is a last step you should take?
Be sure you have answered all the questions, review any questions that you flagged or that were challenging,
If you are unsure of the answer to the questions, what can you do?
Mark the question and go back to check and confirm your answer at the end of the test.
What should you focus on when the question contains a chart or graph?
Focus on the title and labels.
What does it mean to "use the process of elimination?"
Eliminate or cross off the answers you know are wrong.
What does it mean to "use context clues?'
Look for the definition of unknown words in the question, look for root words, prefixes and suffixes to figure out the meaning.
For unfamiliar words, what is a strategy you could use?
Look for prefixes, suffixes and root words, scan nearby sentences for meaning
Name a test-taking strategy that you can use if you come to a multi-step question.
Read the question carefully, reread it a few times, and try to determine what it is asking. Focus on key words in the question, and identify what the question is asking
What does it mean to "analyze" all the answer choices before choosing your answer?
You should study each answer choice and decide if the choice is a good choice to answer the question or not a good choice.
What is one thing you can do during the test to be successful?
Read the directions, pace yourself, and review your answers.
What were some of the key concepts and overarching themes in Biology this year?
cell organelles, cell reproduction, genetics, homeostasis, macromolecules, cellular respiration, DNA/RNA, inheritance, punnet squares, biodiversity, ecosystems, biodiversity, evolution, natural selection
What is the process called that involves narrowing choices by eliminating obviously incorrect answers? This strategy increases your chances of guessing correctly.
Process of elimination.
What strategies can you use to help you determine what the question is asking?
Look for keywords, reread the question carefully, break the question down into parts, try to put the question into your own words, and try to rephrase the question