Before/During
Eating a healthy __________ can help you focus during the test.
Meal/ Breakfast
Make sure every __________ is answered before you turn in the test.
Question
Crossing out wrong answers is called __________.
elimination
Restating the __________ in your answer helps prove you understand it.
question
Circle your __________ answer clearly.
final
Always read all __________ before starting.
Directions
True or False: Believing in yourself can actually help you perform better.
True
Clue words like “always,” “never,” and “all” usually mean the statement is __________.
usually false
True or False: Writing in complete sentences is important for short answers.
True
What can you do first to see if your math answer makes sense? __________
Estimate
Why should you arrive early to a test?
To relax and settle in, to avoid missing key directions etc.
If you’re stuck, you can often find __________ in other questions.
Clues
If you really don’t know an answer, should you...
Make an educated guess
Making a quick __________ can help you organize your thoughts before writing.
outline
You should always __________ your work to get partial credit.
Show
Name two things you should bring with you on test day.
Pencil, calculator, water, eraser, notebook, etc.
What should you do if you panic during a test?
Take a breath, stay calm, skip and return later
True or False: The longest answer choice is always correct.
False
Why should you check spelling and grammar at the end?
Make your answer clear and avoid losing points
True or False: If you don’t know how to solve a problem, you should spend more time writing it out.
False
Why should you skim through the test before answering?
To see how long it is and plan your time
What’s one specific thing you can re-check on a math test?
Check math calculations, reread word problems, make sure final answer is circled
After reading the question, what should you do before choosing an answer?
Read all the answer choices
Why should you use your extra time instead of rushing to finish?
You can catch mistakes and improve score.
Why is showing your steps important in math tests?
To get partial credit, show understanding, help you see what step you messed up, etc.