Test Taking Skills
Always read these carefully before starting the test.
Directions/ instructions
Do this before submitting your test
Go over answers, make sure all questions are answered
What tool helps you keep track of homework and activities?
Planner/ calender
During a test, take slow, deep b__________ to stay calm
breaths
What is Prioritization?
deciding which things are the most important so you can do them first.
If you get stuck on a question, you should
skip it and come back later
The least amount of hours of sleep you should get the night before a test
7 hours
A sheet where you organize important information to help prepare for a test
study guide
Instead of cramming, it’s better to study a little bit __________ (hint: when)
Daily/everyday
Empathy
This is when you cross out all of the wrong answers in a multiple choice question until you are left with one answer
A. Critical Thinking
B. Define
C. Educated Guess
D. Process of Elimination
D. Process of Elimination
Should you circle the first multiple choice answer that you think is right without reading the other possible answers?
No, you should always read all choices before answering
When is the best thing to use flashcards for?
Vocab words and lists
You should avoid second-guessing too often because your first answer is often correct.
True or False
True
What is the practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and reflections
journaling
If you are unsure of the answer to the question make an ______ using context clues.
guess
What is a good way to study for a quiz?
Index Cards
Study Guide
Review Classwork
With a friend
quiet, comfortable, organized, little distractions
Test anxiety can cause physical symptoms like sweating or a fast heartbeat
True/false
True
What is controlling your own emotions, thoughts, and actions so you can stay focused, handle challenges, and reach your goals?
Self-Management
It’s helpful to __________ key words or phrases in long reading questions.
highlight/underline
Name the 1 of the 3 different ways people learn
by listening
by hearing
by doing
What should you do to your binder/backpack once a week?
Organize and clean it out
When you wait until the last minute to study and complete a project, it’s called this
(Side note: This creates STRESS)
Procrastination
What are three self-management strategies you can use when your not feeling great
(hint:big poster boards)
1. talk to someone
2. do an activity you like
3. go to a place you feel safe
4. be positive with yourself
5. watch a tv show/movie, listen to your favorite song