GMAS Test Taking Strategies!

Before a test

100

Look through and preview the test and questions before starting on it to get a sense of what you're going to be doing. True or False?

True, because if you get a sense of what you're taking on the test you are able to note questions that you may have an idea of how to answer or mark ones that you would come back to later in test taking period.

200

Should you arrive early to your testing destination and get comfortable or arrive late?

You should arrive early with spare time on your hands to be able to avoid the stress of running late right before your test.

300

Create negative affirmation about test taking such as "I am going to fail" or "I am not prepared for this test at all. True or False?

False! You should never create negative affirmation; it should be positive. You should have thoughts such as "I am fully prepared for this test" or "I am confident to pass and earn the highest score". (Never put yourself down, you can do it!)

400

When you get your scratch paper, should you write down anything you remember that will help you or should you just wing it and go by what you think would be right.

You should write down whatever you remember (which is also known as Memory Cues); never wing it. Always chose the best thing to do over just "getting by". (Possible cues include formulas, dates, quotation or acronym.)

500

You should skip breakfast the day of the test. True or False?

False. You should eat a healthy breakfast on test day morning.

Multiple Choice Strategies

100

If you know two of three options seem correct in a question then choose "all of the above" as your answer choice. True or False?

True, because if you know that the two choice are correct then it leaves it to be "all of the above".

200

Should you randomly guess on a question you are unsure of or skip it and return to it later?

You should skip the questions, move on to a different one, and then come back to them because you might see something later on in the test that could help you answer that question you were stuck on.

300

Cross out answer choices that are incorrect to help narrow down answer choices.  True or false?

True

400

Once you finish your test with time to spare, should you submit your test or check over your answers first?

You should check your answers, because it is possible that you may have miss-read a question the first time around. It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.

500

Do the hard questions first and save the easy questions for last. True or False?

False.  It is better to do the easy questions first to build up your confidence.

Test strategies

100

What should you do if you feel like your mind has went blank or you just need to refocus?

(Answers may vary) There are many different ways from turning your test over and closing your eyes just to pause momentarily or take a deep breath, you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup, etc.

200

What should you do before the test to make sure you have time to complete all questions?

Skim the test and see how many questions there are.

300

What should you do to make sure you understand and answer questions correctly?

Read the directions slowly and carefully.  Reread the directions if necessary or ask a teacher to read the directions again.

400

What does CUBES stand for?

C- circle the numbers

U- underline the question

B- box the keywords

E- eliminate info not needed

S-solve and show your work

500

What shouldn't you do when you have finished your test?

You should NOT play games, talk or distract other scholars.  You should put your head down and relax or read a book.

Mental/Physical Preparation

100

What should you do if you feel like your mind has went blank or you just need to refocus?

(Answers may vary) There are many different ways from turning your test over and closing your eyes just to pause momentarily or take a deep breath, you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup, etc.

200

You should stay up late and cram the night before a test.

False, you should go to bed early and study several days before the test.

300

List some foods that you should eat before a test that will wake up your brain and body to do their actions.

(Answers may vary) Nuts, apples, yogurt, blueberries, dark chocolate, peanut butter, eggs, oatmeal, milk, orange juice, grapefruit, etc.

400

Should you cram hard a night before an exam or should you stop and get your rest?

You should NOT cram a night before a test because you need approx. 8 hours of sleep and if you do cram, you won't really remember anything because of how tired you are. You need your focus and recognition.

500

You should imagine yourself in a happy place when you feel stressed during or before a test.  True or false?

True! You should do whatever you do, if it's jamming to music then jam to music or if you like to do yoga with calming wave sounds then do that. Whatever helps you focus and gets you into preparation then do it.

Exit Ticket

500

Write down two things you have learned in this class since we've started in the L category of your KWL chart.

Answers may vary.