Wednesday, 10/14
Test Taking Strategies
Math
English
Prep Yo'-Self
100
The time to be at school by tomorrow
What is 8:15
100
This is what you should read first when the testing time begins
What are the directions?
100
The value of x if 2x - 3 = 7 - 3x
What is 2?
100
"To me alone it is a time of pause,
A void and silent space between two worlds," are lines from a poem titled "Summer." The meaning of the word void.
What is missing or empty?
100
The number of hours you should try to sleep tonight.
What is at least seven (eight is preferred)?
200
The two subjects tested on the PSAT
What are English and Math
200
This is when you manage your time during the test to make sure you have and use time for all sections
What is pacing or pace yourself?
200
A bacterial culture starts with 200 bacteria and triples every hour. A function that represents the number of bacteria, y, after x hours.
What is y = 200(3) x (the x is small above the 3)
200
The main choices are to persuade, inform, or entertain. Others include explain or describe.
What is author's purpose?
200
Two reasons to eat a healthy breakfast before taking the test.
What are provide sustained energy and concentration?
300
How you'll find out which room you'll go to for testing
What is look at lists posted on the walls - in the hallways - by the main front entrance?
300
This is the strategy of taking away answers that you don't believe are correct in order to narrow down possible right answers
What is the process of elimination?
300
A rental company charges a flat fee of $50 plus $25 per hour to rent a piece of equipment. This function represents the total cost (C), in dollars, for renting the equipment for (h) hours.
What is C(h) = 25 (h) + 50 OR C = 50 + 25(h)
(or
)
300
One guideline to follow when trying to select words that best complete a sentence. Example: Formerly __________ as a “dumb blond,” Marilyn Monroe is now __________ as having been an intelligent, sensitive woman.
What is make sure BOTH choices make sense in the order they're given. Example: denigrated … lauded
300
Arriving by 8:15 will help you in these two ways.
(answers will vary) What are see which room my test is, get to my test location on time, lessen stress about testing, use the restroom if needed, wish my friends good luck, and feel confident that I'm already pacing myself
400
Four items you're allowed to have with you during testing (some are kept underneath the desk)
What are a Chromebook, a charger, water, and a snack?
400
Two actions you could take when confused about a question or its answer
(answers will vary) What are write the Question # on your Scratch paper to remind yourself to return to it, reread it, highlight key words, and return to the text to find the answer?
400
In a right angle one angle is 34 degrees. This is the measure of the other angle.
What is 56 degrees?
400
It's best to do this before reading a text so you know what you're looking for as you read.
What is reading the question, highlighting important words in it, and reading through answer choices.
400
Three statements you can say to yourself and/or write on your paper to encourage you to do your best.
(answers will vary) I know more than I think I do. This is a practice test only. This will help me see what I need to learn before the real test. I am more than my score. I am successful in so many ways. My teachers think I'm amazing. Life is about learning. I'm doing the best I can at this point in my life.
500
Two main items NOT allowed during testing and where these items should be kept
What are electronics except for computer and hats/hoodie up and where is a backpack in the front of the classroom?
500
Three strategies that best help you when taking a math test
What are (answers will vary) remember PEMDAS or other Math acronyms, use the DESMOS calculator, check my answers after solving, write my work on the scratch paper, and always answer (even if it's a guess)
500
The two sections of spending that, together, equal the same amount as spending on one area.
What are Transportation and Parks (equal the spending on Public Safety)?
500
The part of the sentence that is incorrect:
Both Janet and Tiffany want to be a veterinarian and work in zoos when they grow up.
What is a veterinarian? (should read "veterinarians")
500
Four ways to manage anxiety or stress during the test
What are breathing techniques, positive self-talk, taking my time, yawning, taking a short break, stretching, and releasing stress (neck, jaw, etc.)