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TRUE or FALSE ,Students need at least 4-5 hours asleep before testing
False students need 8- 10 hrs of sleep before a test.
Ashley has spent 20 minutes on one question. Is Ashley using a good testing skill. Yes or No.?
No you should not spend too much time on one question. Skip the question and come back to it later.
Natalia takes notes in class. Before taking a test Natalia does not look back at her notes. She uses her text book and is overwhelmed by all the information. Is Natalia using a good study skill?
No. Natalia should use her notes as she studies. It is a great way to summarized and look over the information needed.
Text evidence is definitely not important when I am answering questions. I will NEVER go back and look at my text.
FALSE!
Lou decides to break dance when he gets done with his test... is he allowed to do that?
No, he needs to sit quietly until everyone is done.
TRUE or False, eating a healthy breakfast is not important when test taking.
False students should eat breakfast so they can focus on their test.
If I fill the circles on my answer key in half way, I will still receive credit for my answer. True or False
False, the circles on the answer key must be filled in thoroughly.
Elijah comes to class everyday. He listens to the teacher talk and does not take notes or pictures. Is Elijah using a good study skill?
No Elijah should use all his study senses. Look, Listen and engage.
I should sleep during TCAP Prep. True or False
FALSE
Brian falls asleep after his test is completely finished. Is that ok?
Yes! If he is finished he can rest.
TRUE or FALSE avoiding rush in the morning is important when test taking.
TRUE, being prepared gives you mind time to relax before a test.
Crystal answered all the questions on her standardized test and took and educated guess on the questions she did not know. Did Crystal use a good test taking skill? YES or NO.
Yes, taking an educated guess gives you a 75% chance of answering correctly.
Alexis and Alisha have a Biology test. They have several terms that they have to remember. Alexis suggests writing note cards and testing one another. Are Alexis and Alisha using good study skills?
Yes, Alisha and Alexis are using sight, sound and engagement to learn .
I should try my very best, take my time, and focus when I take tests.
TRUE
True or False. It is okay to check my answers after I finish.
TRUE ! Please do this!
TRUE or FALSE , Hot Cheetos for breakfast is better than bowl of cereal for breakfast.
False, a nutritious breakfast allows you to fill full and keeps your mind focused.
Andrew finished his test early. After finishing Andrew went back and checked his answers. Did Andrew use a good test taking skill?
Yes, looking over your test insures correctness.
Ruby studies in small chunks during the week instead of cramming information the day before. Is Ruby using a good study skill?
Yes, giving time to study gives you more time to process and clarify information
If I don't know an answer, I should go back and read my text and eliminate answers I know are wrong.
True
TRUE or FALSE I can't talk to my friends when I'm done or make noises to distract others.
TRUE!
Traditionally reading and listening for directions during testing is important. True or False
True, Directions help us understand how we can do our best.
Dion answered all the easy questions first and then went back to answer the more difficult questions. Did Dion use a good test taking skill? Yes or NO
YES, on a timed test answering the easy questions first insures correctness.
Brianalys And Ciani write down or memorize familiar answers. Is this good study skill?
YES, rote learning can help use learn information that needs to be memorized, such as definitions and formulas.
If I don't know one answer on the whole test Miss Seeley will sob and throw my test in the air and eat it.
False, it will be no big deal!
Can Miss Seeley help you with the test?
No, I have to do it on my own but she will be cheering me on!