Before the Test
Studying a little at a time instead of all at once is called this strategy.
What is spacing your studying or spaced studying?
A clock helps you track this.
How can you track time?
This simple step helps prevent careless mistakes.
What is reading the question carefully?
Removing answers that are clearly wrong is called this strategy.
What is process of elimination?
Slow, deep breathing helps reduce this during a test.
What is anxiety?
Reviewing class notes within 24 hours helps improve this.
What is memory?
Answering easy questions first can help build this.
What is confidence?
Underlining or circling key words helps you focus on this.
What is important information?
Words like “not,” “except,” or “least” should always be read carefully because they change this.
What is the meaning of the question?
Replacing “I can’t do this” with positive thoughts is called this.
What is positive self-talk?
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If a question is taking too long, it’s best to skip it and do this later.
What is the "come back to it" strategy?
Writing short notes or keywords can help with this type of memory.
What is working memory?
If you’re unsure, it’s usually better to do this than leave it blank.
What is make an educated guess?
Arriving early to the testing room can help reduce this feeling.
What is stress?
What is concentration?
Keeping track of time during a test helps avoid this problem.
What is running out of time?
Checking your answers at the end helps catch these.
What are errors or mistakes?
When two answers seem similar, this type of answer is often correct.
What is the more specific answer?
Taking a short pause to breathe or stretch can help you refocus your mind and this.
Taking a short pause to breathe or stretch can help you refocus your mind and this.
What is your body?
Making a list of topics to study is an example of this skill.
What is planning?
Dividing test time among questions is an example of this strategy.
What is pacing?
Staying calm during the test helps improve this ability.
What is clear thinking?
Changing answers without a clear reason can increase this.
What is mistakes?
Feeling nervous before a test is this, and it’s normal.
What is test anxiety?