Before the Test
I got this!!!
What is a positive mindset?
Amount of time I spend on a test based on the total test time divided by the number of questions on a test.
What is pacing?
First step when solving a problem.
What is "read the question first"?
This strategy helps you to identify the relevant information, organize key details, and make inferences about mathematical relationships.
What is visual representation?
Voice volume during and after
What is level 0
This provides the brain and body with the necessary energy and nutrients to function optimally while thinking. It prevents energy crashes that can hinder concentration and focus. If I cannot get it at home, I make sure to go to the school cafeteria to get it.
What is a healthy breakfast?
Do this first to build confidence and help you move through the test quicker.
What is answering test questions you are confident in first?
Getting rid of the obviously wrong answers.
What is strikethrough?
This strategy can help calm your nerves and allow your brain to get back to thinking.
What is take a second to close your eyes and breathe deeply?
This activity helps you retain information, expand your vocabulary, and improve comprehension skills.
What is reading a book?
This helps with short-term memorization but also leads to increased stress, anxiety, and fatigue, which can negatively impact test performance
What is cramming (studying at the last minute) for a test?
If you get stuck on a question, do this and move on to another question. Then come back to answer.
What is "flag" a question?
Use this feature to remind you what you are solving for as well as key information.
What is the highlight feature?
You see yourself calmly and confidently take the test. Or say "I can do this" or "I know the material".
What is "positive self-talk" or "positive thinking"?
This activity helps your body recover from stress.
What is sleeping?
9-12 hours
What is a good night's rest?
When you spend more than one minute on a question. If this happens, flag the question and move on to another. Come back later to answer.
What is "stuck" on a question?
Not on the test just for show. Provides information to help you solve the problem.
What are drawings or images?
This technique helps reduce anxiety and increase oxygen flow to the brain, improving thinking skills.
What is deep breathing?
This allows you to release tension, move on from the experience, and open yourself to new opportunities and experiences.
What is letting go (leaving the test behind)?
You do it out of fear or low self-esteem but you could get a zero, call to parent, or detention or suspension.
What is cheating?
You can see if you have the correct answer by
1) substitute your answer back into the original equation to see if it holds true or
2) use the opposite operation (if you divided, use multiplication) or
3) make an estimate before doing the calculation. then compare your answer to the estimate to see if your answer is reasonable.
What is checking your work?
For word problems, one time is not enough. I do this a few times to determine the gist, identify key information and help me decide how to solve.
What is re-read the word problem?
This technique involves rolling your shoulders, wiggle your fingers, massage your neck or other small body movements
What is body relaxation?
Even if a small win, can boost your motivation and confidence and reinforce positive study habits.
What is celebrate your test performance?