I need help!
You’ve been staring at a math problem for a while and feel stuck. What’s the FIRST thing you should do?
Reread the problem and identify what it’s asking
What is the best thing to do the morning of your test?
a healthy breakfast
You start to feel nervous during the test. What’s a quick strategy?
Take deep breaths
What does grit mean?
Not giving up / working hard even when it’s difficult
What should you do before answering a question?
Read it carefully
You don’t understand a word in a reading passage. What strategy can you use?
Use context clues or reread the sentence
How many hours of sleep should you try to get before testing? Why is it important to get sleep?
About 8–10 hours, feel rested and energized
You start to feel overwhelmed. What can help you reset?
Pause, take a deep breath or do a breathing strategy, self-talk
You get a hard question. How do you show grit?
Keep trying, use strategies, don’t quit
What should you do if you don’t know an answer right away?
Skip it and come back later
You solved a problem but aren’t sure if it’s right. What’s a smart next step?
Check your work or solve it a different way
What should you bring to school on testing days?
Positive attitude, focus, and effort (and materials if needed)
What is positive self-talk?
Saying encouraging things to yourself.
You see a question and you don't know where to start. What does grit look like here?
Read it again, pause and take a deep breath. Try to tackle the problem in a different way.
Why is it important to show your work in math?
It helps you think and check your answer
You feel like giving up on a hard question. What should you do instead?
Try a strategy (draw, underline, break it down, skip and come back)
Why is it important to arrive at school on time during testing?
So you’re calm, prepared, and don’t feel rushed
You made a mistake. What should you tell yourself?
I can keep going.
I can try again.
I got this.
You see others finishing before you. What should you do?
Stay focused on your own test. Worry about yourself and what you are doing.
What should you do with extra time at the end?
Check your answers.
Go back to ones you flagged.
Reread it, start a thinking map, etc.
What should you avoid the night before testing?
Staying up late / too much screen time
Name one mindfulness strategy you can use during testing.
Hot air balloon breath
Belly breathing
Close your eyes and visualize
Why is grit important during testing?
It helps you keep going and do your best even when it’s hard.
Why should you read ALL answer choices?
To choose the best answer, not just the first one that seems right