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Test Taking Skills
Study Skills 101
Standardized Test
Accommodations
100

TRUE or FALSE ,Students need at least 4-5 hours asleep before testing

False students need 8- 10 hrs of sleep before a test.

100

Ashley has spent 20 minutes on one question. Is Ashley using a good testing skill. Yes or No.?

No you should not spend too much time on one question. Skip the question and come back to it later.

100

Natalia takes notes in class. Before taking a test Natalia does not look back at her notes. She uses her text book and is overwhelmed by all the information. Is Natalia using a good study skill?

No. Natalia should use her notes as she studies. It is a great way to summarized and look over the information needed.

100

ACT Stands for...

American  College Testing

100

Extended time is an accommodation give for students with IEPs or 504s. TRUE or False

TRUE1 it does!

200

TRUE or False, eating a healthy breakfast is not important when test taking.

False students should eat breakfast so they can focus on their test.

200

If I fill  the circles on my answer key in  half way, I will still receive credit for my answer. True or False

False, the circles on the answer key  must be filled in thoroughly. 

200

Elijah comes to class everyday. He listens to the teacher talk and does not take notes or pictures. Is Elijah using a good study skill?

No Elijah should use all his study senses. Look, Listen and engage. 

200

SAT stands for...

Scholastic Aptitude test 

200

Students who are visually impaired may receive a test  with bigger font or text-to-speech accommodation .

TRUE ! They can 

300

TRUE or FALSE avoiding rush in the morning is important when test taking. 

TRUE, being prepared gives you mind time to relax before a test. 

300

Crystal answered all the questions on her standardized test and took and educated guess on the questions she did not know. Did Crystal use a good test taking skill? YES or NO.

Yes, taking an educated guess gives you a 75% chance of answering correctly. 

300

Alexis and Alisha have a Biology test. They have several terms that they have to remember. Alexis suggests writing note cards and testing one another. Are Alexis and Alisha using good study skills?

Yes, Alisha and Alexis are using sight, sound and engagement to learn . 

300

The ACT has how many subjects 

4, English , Math, Science, reading ( Writing is optional) 

300

An IEP  stands for Individualized educational Plan 

TRUE ! YES it does!

400

TRUE or FALSE , Hot Cheetos for breakfast is better than bowl of cereal for breakfast.

False, a nutritious  breakfast allows you to fill full and keeps your mind focused.

400

Andrew finished his test early. After finishing Andrew went back and checked his answers. Did Andrew use a good test taking skill?

Yes, looking over your test insures correctness. 

400

Ruby studies in small chunks during the week instead of cramming information the day before. Is Ruby using a good study skill?

Yes, giving time to study gives you more time to process and clarify information 

400

SAT has how many subjects


3  Reading, Writing/ Language and math

400

TRUE or FALSE help 504/ IEP eliminate discrimination for students who need accommodations in the classroom. 

TRUE!

500

Traditionally reading and listening for directions during testing is important. True or False

True, Directions help us understand how we can do our best. 

500

Dion answered all the easy questions first and then went back to answer the more difficult questions. Did Dion use a good test taking skill? Yes or NO

YES, on a timed test answering the easy questions first insures correctness. 

500

Brianalys And Ciani  write down or memorize familiar answers. Is this good study skill?

YES, rote learning can help use learn information that needs to be memorized, such as definitions and formulas. 

500

SAT and ACT are the only way to get into college . TRUE or FALSE 

False, theses test are used by colleges to determine knowledge level but are not the only considerations for college acceptance. 

500

Which  lawful Act legally allows students to have an IEP or 504

IDEA or the Individuals with disabilities Education ACT  

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