Before a test
Look through and preview the test and questions before starting on it to get a sense of what you're going to be doing. True or False?
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True, because if you get a sense of what you're taking on the test you are able to note questions that you may have an idea of how to answer or mark ones that you would come back to later in test taking period.
If you know two of three options seem correct in a question then choose "all of the above" as your answer choice. True or False?
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True, because if you know that the two choice are correct then it leaves it to be "all of the above".
What should you do if you feel like your mind has went blank or you just need to refocus?
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ACCEPT ANY REASONABLE TECHNIQUE (Examples): 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.
What should you do if you feel like your mind has went blank or you just need to refocus?
What is...
ACCEPT ANY OF THESE:
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.
Should you arrive early to your testing destination and get comfortable or arrive late?
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You should arrive early with spare time on your hands to be able to avoid the stress of running late right before your test.
If you don't know the answer, should you guess right away, or skip it for now and come back to it later?
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Don't guess right away, you should skip the question 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.
What is the name of the strategy that makes you plug in answer choices to see if you can come up with the correct answer.
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Working Backwards.
How many hours of sleep should you get before a test the next day?
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8 hours.
Create negative affirmation about test taking such as "I am going to fail" or "I am not prepared for this test at all. True or False?
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False! You should never create negative affirmation; it should be positive. You should have thoughts such as "I am fully prepared for this test" or "I am confident to pass and earn the highest score". (Never put yourself down, you can do it!)
What is the first thing you should do when coming across a lengthy question?
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Look for keywords throughout the question, underline anything important (if you're allowed to write on the test), analyze and see what relates to any of your answers.
What are two ways to improve your chances of getting the right answer on a multiple choice question?
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(Pick two): Read the entire question first so you don't miss an important detail, answer it in your mind first and see what matches, be careful of words like not, sometimes, always, and never - if you can think of one counter example then don't select that choice, eliminate wrong answers, and make an educated guess if you are not sure.
List some foods that you should eat before a test that will wake up your brain and body to do their actions.
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ANY OF THESE: Nuts, apples, yogurt, blueberries, dark chocolate, peanut butter, eggs, oatmeal, milk, orange juice, grapefruit, etc.
Before taking your test, should you write down anything you remember that will help you or should you just wing it and go by what you think would be right?
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You should write down whatever you remember (which is also known as Memory Cues); never wing it. Always chose the best thing to do over just "getting by". (Possible cues include formulas, dates, quotation or acronym.)
Once you finish your test with time to spare you should submit it immediately. True or False?
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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.
If you're having difficulties with a certain question, what should you do about it?
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Skip the question and move on to a different one. You can circle it and then come back to it at the end.
Should you cram hard a night before an exam or should you stop and get your rest?
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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.
Name one relaxation technique to reduce test anxiety.
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ANY OF THESE: deep breathing, move your body (Roll your shoulders, stretch your legs, get up for a bathroom break if it's allowed.), banish negative thoughts, remind yourself it is ok to guess if you don't know the answer.
The question that has an answer that is a bit lengthier than the others is usually the one to be the correct one. True or False?
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True, because it can be the one that is most informative and the others can just be something to do with the question but they're not specified or in detail.
What should you do when you have finished your test?
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Go back to the beginning and check to make sure you have answered all questions. Review and answer any flagged questions. Raise your hand and tell your teacher you are finished. Then, submit your test and read quietly.
You should create a routine that helps you prepare physically and mentally before a test. True or False?
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True! ACCEPT ANY OF THESE OR OTHER HELPFUL ROUTINES: You should do whatever helps you: listening to music, stretching/yoga, etc. Choose a routine that helps you focus and feel confident.