Are You Ready
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before the test?
What is 8-10 hours
True/False: Being nervous before a test is a bad thing
False
True/False; The SOL is a timed test.
What is True.
True/False; You should read the questions before the reading the story or passage.
True
Writing a two to three word ______ of each paragraph is helpful
summary
You need to eat this every morning before school and on the SOL test day
What is breakfast.
What are some examples of test anxiety?
might feel: shaky, sweaty, or feel their heart beating quickly
A student with really strong test anxiety may even feel like he or she might pass out or throw up.
How Many SOL's do 7th graders take?
2- Math and Reading
What should you do after finishing your SOL?
What is to double check that all questions were answered completely
What word helps you remember popular conjunctions?
FANBOYS
When should you start preparing your body for the test?
What is a week before.
True/False -- Picking random answers is always a good idea
False
What SOL test(s) will you take as 8th graders?
Reading, Math, Science, Civics and Writing
What is "slash the trash?"
when you can eliminate or narrow your answer choices (you know what answers are not correct and cross them off)
This strategy helps you increase your percentage of getting a right answer process of _____
elimination
What English concept do you think you need more practice on?
answers vary
Name one way that test anxiety can be reduced
Positive Self Talk
Deep Breathing
Mindful Coloring/drawing
Stretching
How many grades does the Science test cover?
2, 6th grade and 8th grade
When you come up with an answer in your head first before you look back at the answer choices, it is your ____ ______.
GUT
(use your first instinct)
What you should do when you get the blank paper at the beginning of the test
Brain dump
_______ and _______ affect the way you concentrate, boost your memory skills and levels of alertness.
vitamins and minerals.
Is giving up a good idea when you have test anxiety
No
Does the SOL count for a grade in middle school?
No
Do not change your answers unless you have;
MISREAD or MISUNDERSTOOD what question was asking for.
This strategy has to do with sleep, eating healthy and exercise.
How to Feel Great.
Be Prepared