Test Prep 1
Hot chips, candy and soft drinks for breakfast
Things you should not eat for breakfast
What is putting things off until the last minute
Procrastination
What should you do if you have extra time after you finish a test?
re-check all answers
What is the most effective way to avoid test anxiety?
Being well prepared by studying in advance
What sets the tone for the day?
Breakfast
How much sleep should a young person get per night
10 to 11 hours
What item(s) can you use to keep track of important assignments, tests, or events?
Calendar or Planner
What is the first thing you do before you start a test?
Read directions carefully
What skill should be applied first when using books to find answers to questions?
Skimming
How many minutes of activity does the Center for Disease Control recommend?
60 minutes of physical activity
What is a library, your room, a classroom, a quiet room in your house, a quiet spot outside.
Study Space
What is deciding when and how long to study called?
Time management
What is a great on-the-go way to practice material and quiz yourself?
Flashcards
What percentage of time should you aim to allocate at the end of the test for checking?
10 percent
What does your brain and body need to reach its full potential?
Sleep
This should be kept organized regularly.
Binder/notebook
What is the practice of using symbols and abbreviations for note-taking?
Annotations
What is the biggest misconception about open-book test?
It's easy so you don't have to study.
What kind of questions should you answer first?
Easiest ones
For a runner what is the hardest part of the race
The mental part
What two area of focus can we divide preparing for a test to have a large impact on performance.
Physical and mental focus.
What are the three Rs of studying?
Read, Recite and Review
Careful studying and memorizing are needed for this type of question.
Fill in the blanks (short answer)
If you don't know when an answer to a question on a test, what should you do?
Take your best educated guess. Do not leave anything blank.
Not eating breakfast leaves you brain and body
drained and districted