Before The Test
What are some ways to help your brain prepare for a test?
Getting enough sleep, eating a healthy meal, and being prepared help your brain work better.
What should you do before answering a question?
Re-read the question carefully.
What strategy helps you cross out wrong answers?
Process of Elimination
What is a good way to start a written response?
Restate the question.
What should you do if you finish early?
Re-check your work
What are some ways to help you stay confident before taking a test?
Positive Affirmations! "I can do this!" "I studied for this test." "I can do hard things." "I am prepared." "You've got this!"
Why should you read the entire question first?
To ensure you know exactly what is being asked.
What should you do if you do not know the correct answer right away?
Skip it (if you can) and come back to it.
During a writing response, what does the strategy RACE stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and Explain.
What mistakes should you look for?
missed questions, careless mistakes, and misspelled words.
Why is getting enough sleep so important the night before a test?
Having enough sleep helps you focus and think clearly.
What words tell you what to do in a question?
Key words like: choose, explain, most likely, etc.
Why focus on the easier questions first?
It builds confidence and saves time.
Why should you explain your answer?
To show your thinking and earn full credit.
Why manage your time?
So you can answer all questions.
What items should you have on Test Day?
A pencil, a jacket, a bottle of water, a charged Chromebook, glasses (if you wear them), and any other materials your teacher allows or instructs you to bring.
Why underline key words?
They help you focus on important information.
What should you do instead of leaving a question blank?
Make your best educated guess.
What should you use from the text?
Evidence or examples.
What if a question takes too long?
Skip it (if you can) and move on. Make to come back to it.
Name one healthy habit to keep you focused during the test?
Eating well. Deep breathing exercises. Staying calm.
Name important words to look for in word problems.
Who, what, numbers, units, key details.
What is an educated guess?
Using clues to choose the best possible answer.
Why is neat writing important?
So your answer can be read and scored correctly.
Why should you answer every question?
Bonus points cannot be earned for blank answers.