Test Strategy
What questions should I answer first?
Easy Questions
What to do when I don't know the answer?
Eliminate answer choices and guess
Do you think you will do well on the test
yes!
What should I do the night before the test to ensure that I am alert and focused on the test?
Get a good night's sleep
When guessing, should I go with my first choice or change my answer choice?
Your first instinct is usually right
What is one keyword in the question that I should be wary of?
Never, always, not
If you think negative, you will feel.....
negative, stressed, and sad
To make sure that I am energized, what should I do on the morning before the test?
Eat a good breakfast
In order to make sure that I answer as many questions as possible, I should keep...
Keep working until time is up
When you first receive your test, you should
wait for instructions
Positive thoughts=
Higher grades
Take a few deep breaths
After the test is over, I should (blank) to look for any possible mistakes
Check my answers
Name a strategy to use on your reading test
Gap, two boxes, hashtag your answers
As a Dowling champion, I am a....
Committed, High Quality, Achiever, Motivated, Passionate, Innovative, On-task, Noble, Scholar
What can you do if you can't read a word or phrase on the math test?
What should I underline when going through passages or questions?
Keywords or important sentences
What is the best school in Texas?
Dowling Elementary
Mr. Shamsher's favorite color is?
Blue
I should answer the easy questions first, because it builds my...
confidence
What is one keyword that I should take note of or underline when taking the test?
Not, always, never
Can the teacher help me read the reading passages on the test? Can the teacher help me answer a question? Can the teacher give me a hint?
NO! NO! and NO!