Test Taking Skills
Always read these very carefully before starting a test.
Directions/ instructions
Describe the best enviornment best for studying?
quiet, comfortable, organized, little distractions
What tool helps you keep track of homework and activities?
Planner/ calender
During a test, take slow, deep __________ to stay calm
breathe
What is Prioritization?
deciding which things are the most important so you can do them first.
If you get stuck on a question during a test, you should
skip it and come back later
The least amount of hours of sleep you should get the night before a test
8 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
It’s helpful to __________ key words or phrases in long reading test questions.
highlight/underline/circle
If you are doing a multiple choice question and you immediately think A is the correct one, what should you do before circling it?
read all choices before answering
What is the best thing to use flashcards for?
to study vocab words
to memorize information
You should avoid second-guessing too often because your first answer is often correct.
True or False
True
(be confident:))
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 a ______ using context clues.
guess
Name 2 ways you can study for a quiz?
Index Cards
Study Guide
Review Classwork
With a friend
You can use this to remember any important tests or events you have going on during the month
calendar
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
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
Name the 1 of the 3 different ways people learn
by listening
by seeing
by doing
I have a hard time staying on track before school. I could make a ______________ as a reminder of what I need to do in the morning.
to do list
schedule
When you wait until the last minute to study and complete a project, it’s called this
(Side note: This creates STRESS)
A. Distraction
B. Prioritization
C. Procrastination
D. Dedication
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