Before a test
You should read the question carefully at least once before answering. True or False?
True, because if you don't read the question carefully at least once, you may miss a key word or phrase.
True or False. Proclimating answers is a strategy to use when you are unsure of an answer.
False. Eliminating answers is the strategy to use if you are unsure of your answer.
FALSE!!!!!!!!!!
Should you arrive early and get comfortable and prepared, or arrive late?
You should arrive early to avoid the stress of running late and feeling rushed before your test.
Should you cram hard the 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.
How many hours of sleep (at least) should you get?
8 hours.
You should create negative affirmations about test taking such as "I am going to fail" or "I am not prepared for this test at all". True or False?
False! You should never create negative affirmations; they should be positive. Repeat thoughts such as "I can do this" or "I am smart and I will do my best". (NEVER put yourself down, you can do it!)
What is the first thing you should do when coming across a looooong question?
You tell me!
Should you guess on a question that you are unsure of without using any of your strategies?
NO!!! Try some of your strategies and then make your best educated guess!
List some foods that you should eat before a test that will wake up your brain and body to perform at its best.
Cereal, fruit, eggs, waffles, oatmeal, milk, juice.
Name at least four healthy habits to do before taking a test.
1) review the material
2) get enough sleep
3) ask your teacher questions for clarification BEFORE the test begins
4) use a grounding exercise.
Name strategies you can use on multiple-choice questions.
Eliminate any answers that do not make sense. look for keywords.
If you're having difficulties with a certain question, what should you do about it?
Re-read the question carefully, look for keywords, and choose your best answer!
What should you do if you feel like your mind has gone blank or you just need to refocus?
There are many different ways to refocus. You can close your eyes just to pause momentarily or try a grounding exercise. you could roll your head in a circle slowly or even use positive self-talk (fortune teller).
True or False. Talking out your worries is an important strategy to prepare for test taking.
True. Don't let worries or questions about the test remain in your head.... ASK! TALK!
If you are stuck on a question that you find challenging, even after re-reading the question two or three times, you should continue to re-read it until you answer. True or False?
False. It is important to keep a steady pace and not let the difficult question get to your head.
What should you do when you have finished your test?
Raise your hand and wait for your Teacher/Examiner to come over to you.
You should have 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.