F
What does F stand for in FOCUS?
Face it.
What does O stand for in FOCUS?
Organize it.
What does C stand for in FOCUS?
Conquer it.
What does U stand for in FOCUS?
Understand it.
What does S stand for in FOCUS?
Scan it.
Name 2 common test taking mistakes.
Answers will vary.
(Skipping sections, not reading the whole section, getting upset and "blanking out",misreading key words, rushing, etc.)
What words of wisdom did Goldilocks give in her graduation speech?
Not too fast; not too slow; A medium speed for tests is the way to go.
What is test stress?
Nervous or fearful feelings about taking tests.
What can you do the night before a big test?
Getting to bed early, eating a healthy breakfast, arriving in a good mood, being on time, having testing supplies on hand.
What kinds of mistakes can you find and fix by remembering to scan your test?
Misspelled words and incorrect grammar on essay tests, answers bubbled incorrectly, or not completely erased.
Why do we have tests in school?
Answers will vary.
(proves you've learned that material, tells the teacher what you might need to work on, shows that you take pride in doing well, etc.)
How can you organize your answers?
Wrong or possibly right.
What is a positive statement you can say to yourself when experiencing test stress?
Answers will vary.
("I'm going to try hard on this test. I want to feel proud of my effort." "I can do this."
How can you make sure that you are UNDERSTANDING what you are reading?
Read carefully and hear the words in your mind.
What are some ways you can prepare for a test?
Answers will vary.
(notecards, someone at home quizzes you, looking over homework, reading text book, etc.)
How might a bad attitude about testing influence a student's performance?
Answers will vary.
(you may pick answers without reading and thinking, you might deliberately try and mess up, easier to give up, get in the way of success, etc.)
Why should you work at a medium speed?
Better work, can think more clearly,
Name 3 coping strategies to reduce stress.
Count to ten, take slow, deep breaths, Use neck rolls, tense and relax arm muscles, make positive statements to yourself.
What are absolutes?
none, never, always, all.
What are similarities between video-hamming and test-taking.
Answers will vary.
What is the meaning of Face It?
Face the fact it's important to try your best on tests. Use your Face to help you pay attention.
What is the meaning of Organize it?
Organize your body and work speed, and organize the answers for each question.
What is the meaning of Conquer it?
Use your mind to conquer test stress, use study power to conquer test questions. Conquer nervousness and negative thoughts, study and don't let the test conquer you.
What is the meaning of Understand it?
Read carefully, hear the words in your mind and understand them. Understand "Absolute" words.
What is the meaning of Scan it?
Scan the entire test, and double-check the test and the answer sheet, checking for mistakes.