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Before the Test
Reading
During the Test
Math
Test Anxiety
100
Do this the night before the test.
What is getting a good night's sleep?
100
Use context clues, chunk the word, use prefixes and suffixes.
What do you do if you don't know a word?
100
Fill in one circle completely, for each test item.
What is bubbling correctly?
100
Solve the problem on paper by proving your answer or draw a picture.
What is showing your work?
100
A feeling of uneasiness or worry.
What is test anxiety?
200
Eat plenty of protein, carbohydrates and fruit.
What is eating a healthy breakfast?
200
Find evidence to prove your answer.
What is going back into the story to find an answer?
200
Keep your eyes on your own test.
What is concentrating on your own work?
200
How much more, total, each, all together, equal groups, difference, sum
What are key words?
200
Come to school on time, be confident and have a positive attitude.
What is being prepared?
300
Arrive no later than 8:40 am.
What is coming to school on time?
300
Read the questions first.
What should you do before you read the passage?
300
Don't spend too much time on one question; skip it and go back later.
What is a good way to not get stuck on a question?
300
Think about what your teacher would do and try to solve it a different way.
What do you do if you get stuck on a math problem?
300
I'm going to pass the FCAT!
What is thinking positively?
400
Breathe slowly and deeply through your mouth and exhale through your nose.
What is a relaxation technique?
400
As you read, make a mental picture of the passage.
What is a good reading strategy?
400
Don't get upset or frustrated; eliminate incorrect answers and take an educated guess.
What is a good strategy if you don't know an answer?
400
Eliminate unreasonable choices.
What is narrowing down?
400
Talk to adults that you trust.
How can we gain more confidence?
500
NURTURE and SMART 7
What are some test taking strategies learned in class?
500
Keep track of time and don't worry about others that finish before you.
What is pacing yourself?
500
Go back and check your work.
What can you do if you finish early?
500
Find the area of the kitchen floor and then determine how much it will cost to tile the floor.
What is a multi-step problem?
500
Picture a peaceful place, take a quick brain break, breathe deeply.
What are relaxation techniques you can use during the test?