Anxiety
Anxiety, contd.
Test Taking Strategies
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True or false

You must study for at least an hour to well on a test.

False

It depends on the student so I could study for an hour and get an B- but Bob could study for 5 minutes and get an A.

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True/False: Being nervous before a test is a bad thing

False

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What is the 50/50 strategy when taking a multiple choice test?

Eliminate two answer choices with an X and decide which of the remaining two answers is correct

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What is another word for the mean?

Average

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What is the maximum number of times you can subtract 5 from 30?

The answer is once. After you subtract 5 from 30, it then becomes 25. So, from that point on, you can no longer subtract from 30.

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Does taking walks around the school or building help with test anxiety?


Yes or No

Yes it does

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What are some examples of how your body feels when you have test anxiety?

might feel: shaky, sweaty, or feel their heart beating quickly 

A student with really strong test anxiety may even feel like he or she might pass out or throw up.

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How does the 50/50 strategy help when taking a test?

Have a better chance of guessing right because there are less options to choose from after eliminating answers

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Emerson has $142. She wants to buy a LEGO set that costs $86. She also wants to buy her little brother a LEGO set that costs $72.

  • Does Emerson have enough money to buy both sets?
  • If no, how much more does she need? 

A. No, Emerson does not have enough money. B. She needs $16 more

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When Jaden was 10, his sister Olivia was half his age. Now, Jaden is 20. How old is Olivia?

The answer is 15. Olivia is five years younger than Jaden. When he was 10, his sister was 5. Now, ten years have passed. 10 + 5 = 15.

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True or False: Perfectionism, fear of failure, and having a high bar set by oneself or others can lead to test anxiety.  

True.


Bonus: what can you tell yourself if you expecting an A when you feel unsure about the subject?

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True/False -- Picking random answers is always a good idea

False

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How do you use time management in test taking?


You manage your time when taking tests, making sure not to spend too much time on one question

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Find the missing number: 7,000+____+80+3= 7,683

600

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Which single-digit number appears most frequently between (and including) numbers 1-1000?

The answer is 1.

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These two flavors will help students in their studying, they can help stimulate the brain, improving alertness and focus.

What is peppermint and cinnamon?

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Name one way that test anxiety can be reduced

Positive Self Talk

Deep Breathing

Mindful Coloring/drawing

Stretching

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What should you look for when reading a question?

Key words in the question

example: "What is the total cost of 3 apples if each apple costs $0.50?" 

  • Key words: "total" (indicates addition), "each" (implies multiplication) 


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Compare the fractions. Write > (greater than), < (less than), or = (equal to) between each pair of fractions:


⅙  and ½

⅓ and ¼

 

1. <

2. >

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If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer is always the same. What number is it?

The number 0 multiplied by any other number is always 0.

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Scenario: Rob is worried that all his friends are finishing their test before him.  What should he do?

Remind himself that everyone works at their own pace.  

If he's feeling stuck on a question, mark it and come back to it later.  OR ask the teacher for help

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Is giving up a good idea when you have test anxiety

No

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What are the key words in the question…What is the area of the triangle?

Area and triangle

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Subtract the Fraction: 

6⁄11 – 4⁄11

2⁄11

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What can you put between the number 6 and the number 7 to make the result greater than 6 but less than 7?  

The answer is a decimal. 6.7 is greater than 6 and less than 7.