Test Strategy
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Before the Test
Random
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What should I read before reading the passage?
The questions and directions.
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
Wait for the teacher's directions.
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
If you get to a difficult question on the test, what should you do?
Skip it and come back to the question.
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
Come back to the difficult questions and try your best!
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
If I get nervous before the test, I should....
Using calm down techniques
400
What should I underline when going through passages or questions?
Keywords or important sentences
500
If there is a word you do not know on the test, what strategy can you use?
Look at context clues
500
If you don't understand a word, what should you do?
Look at context clues.
500
If I get nervous, I should imagine...
Success or something making me feel calm
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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