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

Preview the test and questions before starting 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 read the passage with purpose. 

100

If your question has square multiple choice options it usually means that you need to choose more than one answer. True or False?

True! Square boxes mean you need to choose more. than one answer. 

100

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.

100

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.

100
If you see an open response prompts with the keywords story, characters, setting or events, what type of writing is it? 

Narrative 

200

True or False, you should eat healthy snacks and breakfast before and during your test.

True! You want to make sure you keep your energy up by eating healthy snacks. Fruits, vegetables, and protein will help you feel your best throughout your morning!

200

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.

200

What is the name of the strategy where you cross off the answers that you KNOW are wrong? 

Eliminating or Slash the trash. 

200

How many hours of sleep should you get before a test the next day?

8 hours.

200

True or False: You should write your open response before planning on your paper.

False

300

Choose the best affirmation to tell yourself before the test: 

A. I don't know if I can do this

B. I'm worried this will be hard 

C. I am ready & I will try my best 

D. Maybe this will go OK.

C. I am ready & I will try my best! 

300
What are the steps to answering a Multiple Choice Question? 

Determine what the questions asking 

Ask yourself what could be eliminated 

Choose the Best answer 

300

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..

300

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.

300

What do the letters of TEEC stand for? 

Topic sentence. evidence, elaboration and conclusion. 

400

The night before the test, you should stay up late and skip out on getting good sleep. True or False?

False!! You should get a good night's sleep to be ready for the test. 

400

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.

400

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.

400

When you feel stuck you should flag the question and move on, true or false?

True! Coming back to the question after feeling successful on other questions may help you see the question in a different way.
400

What do the letters of ESCAPE stand for?

Establish, settings, characters, action, problem, ending.

500

When you are getting yourself prepared for the test you should show a growth mindset, true or false.

True! Sticking with the I can do it attitude will help you feel positive through your test! You can do anything you put your mind too!

500

True or False? On your scrap paper you write everything that is on the question down.

False! You only want to record your number and answer. Use the tools on your screen to highlight your key words.

500

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.

500

True or False: TEEC is used for informative writing

True