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?
take your time, relax, reread, take notes, take breaks
Name two things you should highlight BEFORE you begin reading a passage.
title, subtitles, bold words, captions, diagrams, headings, italics, tables, graphs, index.
T or F: Graphs, tables, charts, equations, and word problems, provide information that you can use to answer questions!
True
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 does it mean to "chunk" the text?
Write notes on your paper about each part you have read and then read your own notes. Stop and think about what you read.
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!
False
What are some writing skills you may be asked when answering a writing prompt?
summary, main idea, compare/contrast, author's purpose
What should you do before submitting your test?
Review that all questions have been answered-check your bookmarks!
What you should do if you want to confirm your answer?
Go back to the passage and find evidence.
Name 1 key item you need during your test.
positive self talk,
"I can do hard things"
computer, pouch, focus, pencil, scratch paper
T or F: You should predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the choices.
True
What is the VERY first thing to do when you see your passage?
Focus on the text features, highlight information, check your time
When answering a question about the text, what should you do to find your evidence?
Go back to the text!
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.
Use the answer eliminator tool on your computer
When completing a multi step math word problem, name at least 2 strategies you can use to solve the problem.
Circle/highlight the numbers, break into parts, draw a picture, circle/highlight the question
What should you do to the QUESTION when you read it?
Reread it, put the question in your own words to make sure you understand.
Highlight exactly WHAT the question is asking you.
How do you use the highlighter on the test?
Go to the toolbar and click on the highlighter tool, click and drag over the part you want to highlight.
What should you do the morning of the test after breakfast?
Take a moment to relax,
SLOW deep breaths.
True or false: If you don't know the answer to a question, you should spend a long time on that question until you figure it out.
False
Name a type of genre we have read this school year so far.
mystery, realistic fiction, poetry, informational text,fiction
True or False: You should be completed with your test in under 30 minutes.
False-take your time!
What are techniques that will help you narrow down answers?
Eliminating, highlighting, and underlining