True or False: Cheetos and Mountain Dew are a healthy, nutritious pre-test breakfast.
False!
Milk, juice, cereal, eggs, fruit, etc. would be a healthy breakfast choice.
100
To pace yourself and keep up with time, you should look at the ____.
Clock!
100
True or False: If you don't know the answer, it is better to guess than to leave it blank.
True!
Even if you are unsure of the answer, you should guess and review it later if you have time.
100
True or False: Patterns in your test answers can mean you're making mistakes
Ex: Answering "C" five times in a row
False: Patterns in answers are random. Answering the same letter several times doesn't mean you are choosing wrong answers.
200
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before the test?
8-10 hours
200
How many questions should you answer on the test?
All of them!
200
Using everything you know to attempt to answer a question is called ____.
An educated guess!
200
Test Anxiety!
What is a helpful way to calm your nerves by breathing?
Take slow, deep breaths!
300
What is an easy way to prepare the night before the test?
Set out your clothes, have your bag packed, test materials ready like pencils and paper, etc. the night before.
300
You should allow about ____ minutes per question.
2 minutes. Most standardized tests are paced to about 2 minutes a question.
300
For Math questions you should first _____ the answer to narrow answer choices before doing all the work to solve it.
Estimate.
300
What are two absolute words commonly used in wrong answers?
Never, always, must, entirely, all, everyone, none, only, etc.
400
What is a helpful tip for knowing the instructions?
Listen to the teacher's directions and read the instructions!
400
What should you do when you have finished your test?
Review your answers.
There aren't any points for finishing early, so read back over your answer choices.
400
What is a giveaway that an answer is wrong?
1.Obviously Wrong
2. Partly Correct
3. Correct, but doesn't match the question
400
What does it mean to create or put together information on a test to find out the correct answer?
Formulate!
500
How much time should you spend cramming the night before the test?
None! You shouldn't cram the night before the test. It's better to get a good night of sleep
500
Which questions should you answer first?
Easier questions.
If you answer the easier questions you know, you will have more time for difficult questions later on.
500
For Reading sections, you should first read the _____.
Questions. If you read the questions first, you will have an idea of what to look for in the passage.
500
Test Anxiety!
Name three ways to help reduce test anxiety:
1. Slow, deep breaths.
2. Think about one thing at a time
3. Take plenty of time to prepare before.
4. Approach the test with confidence!
5. Be Positive!
6. Don't struggle with one question. Guess and move on!