Before a test
Strategies
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Mental/Physical Preparation
100

8 solid hours

What is how much sleep I should get before the test?

100

The question is asking to describe the way the author is supporting the main idea.

What is read the question first?

100

My mind is blank. I feel figidty. 

What is ask for a break?

100

You are smart. You are prepared for this test. We are proud of you. We know you are going to do great.

What is how my facilitators feel about me?

200
Should you arrive early to your testing destination and get comfortable or arrive late?
You should arrive early with spare time on your hands to be able to avoid the stress of running late right before your test.
200

I am not sure of the answer.

What is, re-read the question and make the best guess.

200
I had a huge fight with my boyfriend this morning. I hate the world. I want to freak out.

What is ask your facilitator to test on another day?

200

This passage is LONG!

What is take your time and use the tools to mark the text?

300

Sometimes this is a sports reference. This week we have been doing this to prepare for our tests.

What is "Set a Goal"?

300

I am thinking about what the answer should be. I think this might be too high of a number.

What is an estimate?

300

The taste of peppermint is supposed to do this for you when you are doing something that requires a lot of thought. 

What is helps you concentrate?
300

Nuts, apples, yogurt, blueberries, dark chocolate, peanut butter, eggs, oatmeal, milk, orange juice, grapefruit, etc.

What are good foods for the brain?

400

You should eat a healthy breakfast and get a lot of rest. 

What is, what you should do on the testing day?

400

A couple of these answers seem ridiculous.

What is eliminate the wrong answers?

400

I am the piece of paper that has a bunch of numbers and symbols on it. I might help with geometry or algebra questions. I feel so lonely when you do not look at me. 

What is the math formula sheet?

400

 "I am going to fail" or "I am not prepared for this test at all. 

What are things you should not say in your head?

500

Something to do with your device.

What is, bring it charged and ready!

500

I am the blank piece of paper next to you. Your facilitator put me next to you. I am sad because I don't know how to help. 

What is use your scratch paper?

500

All of a sudden my computer took over and started clicking, clicking, clicking! I think the droids are finally taking over.

What is rapid guessing? Slow down!!!

500

“Before the trial, quiet your mind. In stillness, the Force will guide you.”

What is test like a Jedi?