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?
Try your best!
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
All of the questions on the SOL tests are multiple choice. Is this true or false?
False
200
When you use the ruler on line, what do you need to make sure you do?
Check centimeter or inch
200
To make sure that I am energized, what should I do on the morning before the test?
Eat a good breakfast
200
If I do not know an answer, it is better to leave it blank or answer it?
Answer every question.
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
What lesson did we learn from the book "The Little Engine That Could"
Think positive; say 'I think I can..."
300
What can I do when I'm waiting for my classmates to finish the test?
Read a book or put your head down.
300
After the test is over, I should (blank) to look for any possible mistakes
Check my answers
400
Which SOL tests do we take on line this year?
All of them
400
What does the "flag for review" button do?
It reminds you to come back to a question later
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
What does SOL stand for?
Standards of Learning
400
What should I underline when going through passages or questions?
Keywords or important sentences
500
What is our school mascot?
Robin
500
Nurse Cary Sigler's favorite football team
Washington Redskins
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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