Preparing for a test
T or F: You should start your test if you feel sick?
What is False
T or F: You should circle key numbers and units, underline the question, box action words, evaluate and eliminate, and show your work.
True
T or F: Graphs, tables, charts, equations, and word problems, provide information that you can use to answer questions!
True
If you start feeling anxious, what is a strategy you can use?
Taking deep breaths, count to 10 or 20, small movements, skipping over and returning to questions later, positive self-talk/pep talk.
A healthy breakfast consists of.
What is protein, healthy fats, milk?
Name one strategy you can use the morning before testing to be successful?
Remember to eat breakfast, dressing comfortably, take a mindful moment for yourself, stay hydrated, etc.
T or F: You should Never Read all of the answer choices!
False
True or False- You should show all of your work.
True
What should you do before submitting your test?
Review that all questions have been answered.
What is the best way to manage your study time?
Review a little each day
Name 1 key item you need during your test.
T or F: You should Predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the choices.
What is True
On math exams, what should you refer to for formulas?
You should refer to the reference sheet.
What should you do before selecting an answer for a multi-step math question? Three answers.
Solve the problem, show your work, and double check.
Provide an example of "Positive Self Talk"
I got this, I can do it!, I am smart, I am fearless
Name at least 1 thing you should do the night before the test?
Get at good nights sleep (8 hours- preferably)
T or F: You should Eliminate any choice(s) that you know are not the correct answer.
What is True
When it comes to Testing directions, name an effective strategy?
Read the directions, ask for an explanation of the directions, clarify or paraphrase the directions
How can you better understand a question on a reading test?
Read the answers first then read the passage.
Name a personal item you might need with you to take your test.
Glasses, contacts, etc.
What should you do the morning of the test after breakfast?
Take a moment to relax
What is one thing you can do during the test to be successful?
Read the directions, pace yourself, review your answers, etc.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique
5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste
True or False: You may have your cell phone on your desk while you take the test.
False
What are techniques that will help you narrow down answers?
Eliminating, highlighting, and underlining