Test Strategy
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Happy Thoughts
Before the Test
Random
100
What questions should I answer first?
Easy Questions
100
What to do when I don't know the answer?
Eliminate answer choices and guess
100
What is the number one rule of test taking?
Act as if you will succeed
100
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
100
When guessing, should I go with my first choice or change my answer choice?
Your first instinct is usually right
200
For these questions, I should mark and return to them later if I have enough time
Tough/difficult questions
200
What is one keyword in the question that I should be wary of?
Never, always, not
200
Negative thoughts=
Stress
200
To make sure that I am energized, what should I do on the morning before the test?
Eat a good breakfast
200
In order to make sure that I answer as many questions as possible, I should keep...
Keep working until time is up
300
I want to plan my time, because otherwise I might...
Run out of time
300
When you first receive your test, you should
Preview or look over the test questions and material
300
Positive thoughts=
Higher grades
300
What should I bring to the test?
#2 Pencils and erasers
300
After the test is over, I should (blank) to look for any possible mistakes
Check my answers
400

After I complete my test I should?

Check my answers

400
This is a strategy to make sure that you don't run out of time. You should do this right after scanning the test
Plan your time
400
What technique can I use to help me have positive thoughts about the exam?
Imagine a good grade on your test, or your parents being proud of you etc.
400
(Blank) are people who ask questions about the material you are about to be tested on?
Panic Pushers
400
What should I underline when going through passages or questions?
Keywords or important sentences
500

When I am not sure of an answer what should I do?

Make an educated guess

500

I need at least___ hours of sleep before my test?

8

500
I should answer the easy questions first, because it builds my...
confidence
500
What is one keyword that I should take note of or underline when taking the test?
Not, always, never
500
I should (blank) in order to help myself relax
Take deep breaths
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