Study Strategies
This study strategy breaks information into smaller, manageable parts
Chunking
This should be checked the night before a test so you’re prepared in the morning
School Supplies
The first thing you should do when you get your test is this
Read the directions
How many answer choices are usually in a multiple-choice question?
Four
This attitude helps students believe they can improve with effort
Growth Mindset
Reviewing notes a little each day instead of cramming is called this
Distributed practice
Eating this type of meal before a test helps with focus and energy
Healthy Breakfast
If you don’t know an answer right away, this is the best strategy
Skip it and come back later
This is the best thing to do before looking at the answer choices.
Try to answer the question yourself
Taking slow, deep breaths helps reduce this before or during a test
Anxiety
Quizzing yourself instead of rereading notes is known as this powerful strategy.
Self Testing
This emotion can hurt test performance if it isn’t managed
Stress or anxiety
Looking for keywords like always, most, or except helps with this skill
Careful reading
These words in an answer choice may signal it’s incorrect: all, never, always.
Absolute words
Positive phrases you tell yourself during a test are called this
Positive Self Talk
A study tool that uses questions on one side and answers on the other is called this
Flashcards
Going to bed early before a test helps improve this
Focus or memory
This strategy helps ensure you don’t miss easy mistakes
Checking your work
If two answers are very similar, the correct one is often this.
One of the similar choices
This happens when you focus on the question instead of worrying about your score
Staying calm or staying focused
This study habit helps your brain remember information better than staying up late to study
Getting enough sleep
This simple habit helps your brain wake up and stay alert during a test
Drinking Water
This technique means ruling out wrong choices to improve your chances
Process of elimination
Even if you guess, this improves your odds of being correct
Eliminating wring answers first
Making mistakes on practice tests helps you do this
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