Before a test
Pick out your fanciest outfit to wear the day of the test. It will make you smarter. True or False
False. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers. Avoid clothes that are too tight or itchy.
If you know two of three options seem correct in a question then choose "all of the above" as your answer choice. True or False?
True, because if you know that the two choice are correct then it leaves it to be "all of the above".
What should you do if you feel like your mind has went blank or you just need to refocus?
(Answers may vary) There are many different ways from turning your test over and closing your eyes just to pause momentarily or take a deep breath, you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup, etc.
What should you do if you feel like your mind has went blank or you just need to refocus?
(Answers may vary) There are many different ways from turning your test over and closing your eyes just to pause momentarily or take a deep breath, you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even have a mental talk with yourself to regroup, etc.
Look through and preview the test and questions before starting on it to get a sense of what you're going to be doing. True or False?
True, because if you get a sense of what you're taking on the test you are able to note questions that you may have an idea of how to answer or mark ones that you would come back to later in test taking period.
Should you arrive early to your school and get comfortable or arrive late?
You should arrive early with spare time on your hands to be able to avoid the stress of running late right before your test.
Should you guess on a question that you are unsure of?
Not right away, you should skip the questions and move onto a different one then come back to it because it is possible that you might see something later on in the test that could possibly help you answer that question you were stuck on.
What is the name of the strategy that makes you plug in answer choices to see if you can come up with the correct answer.
Working Backwards or Plug It In
How many hours of sleep should you get before a test the next day?
At least 8 hours.
In a fill in the blank test, if you don't know the answer to a question, you should just leave it blank. True or False.
False. You can skip it and come back to it later, but always make an educated guess. You miss all of the shots you don't take.
Telling yourself negative thoughts about test taking such as "I am going to fail" or "I am not prepared for this test at all if you are worried is okay. True or False?
False! You should never create negative affirmation; it should be positive. You should have thoughts such as "I am fully prepared for this test" or "I am confident to pass and earn the highest score". (Never put yourself down, you can do it!)
What is the first thing you should do when coming across a lengthy question?
Look for keywords throughout the question, underline anything important (if you're allowed to write on the test), analyze and see what relates to any of your answers.
What are several ways to improve your chances of getting the right answer on a multiple choice question?
(Answers may vary) Eliminate any answers that do not make sense or go with the question. Cover your answers and read the question over again and look for key words. Etc..
List some foods that you should eat before a test that will wake up your brain and body to do their actions.
(Answers may vary) Nuts, apples, yogurt, blueberries, dark chocolate, peanut butter, eggs, oatmeal, milk, orange juice, grapefruit, etc.
On a math test, there is no reason to write down all of the steps if you can do the problem in your head. True or false.
False. Even if you think you know the answer, writing down the question and showing your work will help you prove your answer.
Before taking your test, should you review your strategies in your head or just wing it?
You should review whatever you remember (which is also known as Memory Cues); never wing it. Always chose the best thing to do over just "getting by". (Possible cues include formulas, dates, quotation or acronym.)
Once you finish your test with time to spare you should turn it in. True or False?
False, because it is possible that you may have miss-read a question the first time around. It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.
If you're having difficulties with a certain question, what should you do about it?
Skip the question and move on to a different one. Do not stay on that question for so long because it will take away from your test time. You can circle it and then come back to it at the end.
Should you cram hard a night before an exam or should you stop and get your rest?
You should NOT cram a night before a test because you need approx. 8 hours of sleep and if you do cram, you won't really remember anything because of how tired you are. You need your focus and recognition.
Having a big fight with your best friend isn't a big deal during testing. True or False
False. Try not to get distracted with friendship issues or drama before a big test - control what you can and move on.
Eating waffles with lots of syrup is a good pre-test breakfast. True or False?
The question that has an answer that is a bit lengthy than the others is usually the one to be the correct one. True or False?
True, because it can be the one that is most informative and the others can just be something to do with the question but they're not specified or in detail.
What shouldn't you do when you have finished your test?
You should NOT change your answers. Unless new information has surfaced or it was something you missed when answering the questions leave them like you had them; always go with your gut.
You should do what you want or make a routine that helps you prepare physically and mentally before a test. True or False?
True! You should do whatever you do, if it's jamming to music then jam to music or if you like to do yoga with calming wave sounds then do that. Whatever helps you focus and gets you into preparation then do it.
If you don't know the answer, it's okay to look at the computer screen next to you and copy it down. True or False.
False. First of all, it's cheating. Secondly, you have no idea if the person got the answer right.