Before a test
Multiple Choice Strategies
Test strategies
Mental/Physical Preparation
100

Look through and preview the test and questions before starting to get a sense of what you're going to be doing. True or False?

What is 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.

100

If you know two of three options are correct in a question then choose "all of the above" as your answer choice. True or False?

What is true, because if you know that the two choice are correct then it leaves it to be "all of the above".

100

What should you do if you feel like your mind has went blank or you just need to refocus?

What is ...(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.

100

Take a walk/run the evening before the test.

What is something to do to clear your mind of stress?

200

Should you arrive early to your testing destination and get comfortable or arrive late?

What is you should arrive early with spare time on your hands to be able to avoid the stress of running late right before your test.

200

Should you ever guess on a question that you are unsure of without trying other strategies first?

What is no, you should try process of elimination, skip and come back to it, etc. before guessing. 

200

What is the name of the strategy in math that you plug in answer choices to see if you can come up with the correct answer.

What is working backwards.

200

8 hours

What is the minimum number of hours you need before a test? 

300

Create negative affirmation about test taking such as "I am going to fail" or "I am not prepared for this test at all. True or False?

What is 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!)

300

What is the first thing you should do when coming across a lengthy question?

What is 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.

300

What are several ways to improve your chances of getting the right answer on a multiple choice question?

What are...(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..

300

Nuts, apples, yogurt, blueberries, dark chocolate, peanut butter, eggs, oatmeal, milk, orange juice, grapefruit, etc.

What are some foods that are good to eat before a test?

400

Before taking your test, should you write down anything you remember that will help you or should you just wing it and go by what you think would be right.

What is you should write down 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.)

400

Once you finish your test with time to spare you should turn it in. True or False?

What is false, because it is possible that you may have misread a question the first time around. It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.

400

If you're having difficulties with a certain question, what should you do about it?

What is 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.

400

Cram all night before a test.

What you should not do before a test to prepare?

500

List some ways to calm yourself

C- What is meditate, deep breathing, count to 10, stretch, etc.

500

Determine the correct answer before looking at the choices. True or False?

What is true, because you need to know what to look for.

500

What shouldn't you do when you have completed your test (before submitting it)?

What is 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.

500

You should make a routine that helps you prepare physically and mentally before a test. True or False?

What is 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.