Before the Test
What is one thing you should do the night before the test?
Get a full night's sleep.
What should you do if you're stuck on a question?
Skip it and come back to it later.
How many answer choices should you read?
All of them, even if A seems right.
What should you do before reading a passage?
Preview the questions or skim headings.
Why take short mental breaks (when allowed)?
It helps reset your focus.
Why is eating a good breakfast important on test day?
It helps you stay focused and energized.
How should you divide your time during a test?
Pace yourself and check your watch/timer.
What is a distractor in a multiple-choice question?
A wrong answer that seems right.
Why annotate or take notes while reading?
It helps you remember key details and locate possible answers.
What's the benefit of positive thinking before and during the test?
Builds confidence and reduces stress.
What items should you NOT bring to the test?
Why is it important to leave time to check your answers?
You might catch careless mistakes.
Why should you eliminate obviously wrong choices first?
It increases your odds of choosing correctly.
What strategy can help with inference questions?
Look for clues and connect them logically.
Why is practice testing helpful before the EOG?
It builds familiarity and reduces anxiety.
What is a strategy to calm test anxiety?
Deep breathing or positive self-talk.
When should you mark questions to return to later?
If they are too hard or time-consuming.
What should you do if two answers seem correct?
Reread the question carefully.
Why should you reread parts of the text?
To find evidence or confirm your answer.
What's a brain dump and when should you do it?
Jotting down formulas/facts at test start.
Why is reviewing directions before starting important?
So you don't miss steps or misunderstand.
What is the "easy-medium-hard" strategy?
Answer easy questions first, then medium, then hard.
What's one tip for choosing between two close answers?
Look for evidence in the text or passage.
What's the difference between the central idea and supporting detail?
Central idea = big picture; detail = evidence.
What's a healthy way to manage test stress throughout the test?
Deep breaths, stretch quietly, stay positive.