Test Strategy
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Happy Thoughts
Before the Test
Random
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What questions should I answer first?
Easy Questions
100
What to do when I don't know the answer?
Eliminate answer choices and guess
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What is the number one rule of test taking?
Act as if you will succeed
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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
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Negative thoughts=
Stress
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To make sure that I am energized, what should I do on the morning before the test?
Eat a good breakfast
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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
What SOL tests will 4th graders take this year?
Math, reading and Virginia Studies
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What does "slash the trash" mean?
eliminate the choices you know are wrong
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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.
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When you click the "review" button?
When you want to come back to a question later
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What should I underline when going through passages or questions?
Keywords or important sentences
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What is the best school in Shenandoah County?
WW Robinson Elementary
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Our school mascot is
a robin
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I should answer the easy questions first, because it builds my...
confidence
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What do you do before you press "submit"
Raise your hand for the teacher to give you permission
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I should (blank) in order to help myself relax
Take deep breaths
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