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STUDY SKILLS
TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
REGENTS PROCEDURE
SPECIFIC EXAMS
REGENTS BOOT CAMP
100
What is a bad study habit the night before a test?
Cramming/not sleeping
100
What is one strategy you should use when answering multiple choice questions?
Process of elimination
100
What materials should you bring to EVERY Regents exam?
Pen & pencil.
100

List four Regents exams offered to our scholars at Peekskill High School

U.S. History & Government, Algebra, English Language Arts, Living Environment, Global History & Geography, Earth Science, Geometry, LOTE Spanish, and Chemistry.

100

What is the purpose of Regents Prep Classes?

To get scholars ready and prepared to succeed on their Regents exams.

200
You should always try to study in a ________ location.
Quiet.
200
On the exam, you should always read THESE carefully.
Directions/questions
200
What is the standard amount of time you have to take a Regents exam?
3 hours
200
How many paragraphs should you include when writing an ELA Regents argumentative essay?
5 (introduction, three body, conclusion)
200

When is Summer School?

The month of July.

300
What material should you use to study for the Regents?
Class notes, textbooks, Barron's Books, practice tests.
300
If you are having difficulties with a question, what should you do?
Skip it and go back to it later if there is time.
300
When do you use a pencil and when do you use a pen on a Regents exam?
A pencil is only used for multiple choice questions on the scantron (and on diagrams & graphs). A pen is used for all short answers and essay answers in the test and essay booklet.
300
What should you do on EVERY free response Math Regents question?
SHOW YOUR WORK!
300

How many Regents credits do you need to graduate?

22

400
When studying, you should take a short break every _____ minutes.
30
400
What are two things you should do the night/morning before a Regents exam to help you succeed?
Answers may vary (Get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, arrive early to the exam, etc.)
400
What are three things you CANNOT bring and/or do during a Regents exam?
Answers may vary (BRING: electronic devices, food/drink, personal items & DO: talk, get up/walk around, look at other's papers, etc.)
400
What are the two types of essays you are required to write on a History (Global or U.S.) Regents?
Thematic & DBQ
400

When is the official last day of classes?

June 9th

500
What are two study strategies you can use to help you on the Regents?
Answers may vary (flashcards, mnuemonic devices, practice tests, etc.)
500
What are two strategies you can use to help you when writing a Regents essay?
Answers may vary (annotate readings, write an outline, read the task carefully, etc.)
500

What's the first day of Regents Week?

Thursday, June 1st

500
How many lab minutes do you need to sit for a science Regents exam?
1200 minutes
500

What is the official last day of the school year?

June 23rd