Test Day Tips
Test-Taking Strategies
Dealing with Anxiety
Before the Test
Brain Breaks and Focus
100

What should you eat the morning of a big test?

What is a healthy breakfast?

100

What should you do if you don’t know the answer to a question right away?

What is skip it and come back later?

100

What is a normal feeling before a big test?

What is being a little nervous?

100

What’s a good way to study for a spelling test?

What is practicing the words out loud or writing them down?

100

What is a brain break?

What is a short activity to help your brain rest and reset?

200

What time should you go to bed the night before a test?

What is early or on time for a good night’s sleep?

200

What kind of questions usually have four answer choices?

What are multiple choice questions?

200

What can you tell yourself to stay positive during a test?

What is "I can do this" or "I’ve studied and I’m ready"?

200

What should you do if you don’t understand something while studying?

What is ask a teacher, parent, or friend for help?

200

What is one kind of brain break you can do while studying?

What is stretching, drawing, or dancing?

300

Why is it important to arrive to school on time for a test?

What is to feel calm and not rushed?

300

Why should you read all the answer choices before picking one?

What is to find the best or most correct answer?

300

What is one thing you can do during the test if you start to panic?

What is take a few deep breaths or pause for a moment?

300

How does reviewing old homework or notes help?

What is it reminds you of what you’ve already learned?

300

Why is it helpful to take breaks while studying?

What is it helps you focus better when you return?

400

What is one thing you should bring to school on test day?

What is a pencil (or water, snack, etc.)?

400

What does it mean to "underline key words" in a question?

What is to help you focus on what the question is really asking?

400

What is a stress ball or fidget tool used for?

What is to help stay calm and focused?

400

Why is it helpful to quiz yourself or use flashcards?

What is to test your memory and see what you still need to learn?

400

What can you do to stay focused if you’re distracted during a test?

What is close your eyes for a second, take a breath, and refocus?

500

What is one way to calm your nerves before a test begins?

What is deep breathing or positive self-talk?

500

Why is it helpful to eliminate wrong answers?

What is it increases your chance of picking the right one?

500

Why is it important not to compare yourself to other students during a test?

What is everyone works at their own pace and comparing adds stress?

500

What is one reason cramming the night before doesn’t work well?

What is your brain needs time and rest to remember things better?

500

What part of your brain helps you stay calm and think clearly during tests?

What is the prefrontal cortex?

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