Preparing for a test
T or F: When taking an exam, I am often confused or suffer from mental blocks is a sign of test anxiety.
What is True?
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.
To give a brief, precise description of an idea or concept.
What is to summarize?
Name one strategy you can use to prevent and control test anxiety.
What is to be prepared, practice, avoid negative thoughts, visualize success, don't compare yourself to others, have a plan and follow it, eat well, get a good night's sleep, chill, come early,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. Make sure what you wrote on your scratch paper is the answer you chose.
What do you do when finished with the test?
Read a book or lay your head down.
What should you not do the night before the test?
What is cram?
T or F: You should Predict what the answer is BEFORE you read the choices.
What is True
What is the best thing to do when taking ANY test?
Mental attitude is everything! BE POSITIVE.
T or F: During the test, always scan first to see what it covers to reduce test anxiety and boosts confidence.
What is True?
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 you 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
What are clue words that hint certain option answers might be correct or incorrect?
What are always, every, none, and usually, often, rarely?
The consequences of this action is to not learn as much, risk failing the course, expulsion from school , stress, throwing away your money & time, trash your integrity, & lowers self esteem.
What is cheating?
What should you do the morning of the test?
Arrive to school early, eat breakfast at home or at school, take a moment to relax.
Presented with a question and a set of answers format.
What is multiple choice?
This type of test format allows students to demonstrate critical thinking, creative thinking, and writing skills.
What is opened ended response?
True or False: You may have your cell phone on your desk while you take the test.
False
Sit quietly, review carefully, ask yourself what questions did I get wrong, what kind of mistakes were made, is there a pattern, what questions did I get right/wrong, what are my strength are
What is a form of evaluating your results?