Prepare your mind for a test
Study Tips
Before the Test
Stress
Taking the test
100

How many seconds should you breathe in when practicing big breathing?

4 seconds

100

How often should you take study breaks?

Every 10-20 minutes

100

What should you eat the morning of the test?

A balanced breakfast

100

 Complete this phrase: "STOP IT, ____!"

Self

100

What should you read first when answering questions with long reading passages?

The question

200

After breathing in for 4 seconds, how long should you hold your breath?

5 seconds

200

What type of music should you play while studying?

Soothing or classical music

200

How many minutes should you exercise the night before a test?

30-45 minutes

200

What two substances should you limit to lower stress?

sugar and caffeine

200

What should you do with answer choices you know are wrong?

Eliminate them

300

 What is the complete breathing pattern for big breathing (in seconds)?

Breathe in for 4, hold for 5, release for 7

300

Name three things your study area be/have.

Tidy, quiet, and stocked with school supplies

300

Name two things you should do the night before a test.

Go to bed early and eat a healthy dinner

300

Name two ways to connect with nature to reduce stress.

Going outside more often and keeping in touch with nature

300

What should you pay careful attention to when looking at maps, charts, and tables?

The key or legend

400

 Name two mind preparation techniques mentioned in the brochure.

Here are all 4: Big breathing, mental rehearsing, nudge away negatives, and push away perfection. 

400

Should you study general concepts first or details first?

General concepts first

400

Besides eating well, name one other way to prepare your body for test day.

Exercise or deep breathing

400

What should you tell yourself about perfection?

"nobody is perfect" or "it's okay not to know all the answers"

400

What should you do with difficult questions during a test?

skip them and come back later (if possible)

500

What should you imagine yourself feeling during mental rehearsing? (include 3 things)

Confident, calm, and comfortable

500

What tool should you use to plan when and how long you'll study?

A study planning calendar

500

List three ways to fuel your body properly for test success.

Balanced breakfast, healthy dinner the night before, and exercise.

500

Name the three positive statements about stress from the brochure.

"Stress can be useful," "Stress motivates me to do better," and "I can control my stress"

500

Even if you don't know an answer, what should you always do before finishing?

Take a guess/answer all questions