Before the Exam
Relaxing your muscles.-basic yoga moves
What is stretch?
Suddle movements in your chair like rolling shoulders, pointing and flexing toes and pinching ear lobs.
What is figeting?
Images provided on/during testing that you can use to answer questions!
Charts, maps, photos
If you start feeling anxious, what is a strategy you can use?
Taking breaths, small movements, skipping over and returning to questions later, positive self-talk
The number 1 rule of test taking
Act as if you will succeed!
What is the main thing you need to make sure that your prepared for the test?
Remember to bring your charged laptop.
Sitting with your back straight, feet flat on the floor, Hips back in the chair.
What is correct posture for testing
These are the words under an image that can provide you with useful information to answer correct
Captions
What should you do before submitting your test?
Review that all questions have been answered.
Negative thoughts =
Stress
Name 2 tools you need to have with you to work off extra nervousness.
excercise (body movement) or a controlled breathing technique.
T or F: You should Predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the choices.
What is True
On Reading exams, what should you do before reading the text?
Read the title or glance at the questions if possible
What should you do before selecting an answer for a multi-step math question?
solve the problem and show your work.
Provide an example of "Positive Self Talk"
I got this, I can do it!, I am smart, I am fearless
Name at least 2 things you should you do the night before the test?
Get at least 8 hours of sleep and charge your laptop.
T or F: You should Eliminate any choice(s) that you know are not the correct answer.
What is True
What do I do when I do not know the multiple choice answer?
Eliminate the most rediculious (blantantly false) to minimize choices.
How can you better understand a question on a reading test?
Highlight keywords, put the question in your own words, read the questions before reading the passage, etc.
Name a personal item you might need with you to take your test.
Glasses, contacts, mint, tissue , dress in layers etc.
Something that will keep your stomach full the day of testing?
Eat a protein enriched breakfast
What is one thing you can do during the test to be successful?
Read the directions, pace yourself, review your answers, etc.
What does the math strategy of CUBES stand for when working with word problems?
CIRCLE the numbers, UNDERLINE the question, BOX action words, ELIMINATE information not needed, SHOW your work
True or False: You may have your cell phone & earbuds on your desk while you take the test.
False
True or False: During a math OST, you're allowed to use a calculator for the entire test.
True