Before the Test
What should you do before starting the test?
Preview the whole test
How should you read test questions?
Slowly and carefully
What should you do first on hard questions?
Eliminate wrong answers
What should you do with easy questions first?
Answer them
What should you do if you have extra time?
Check your work
What should you wear to a test?
Comfortable clothes
What should you always read at the start of each section?
The directions
If two answers are exact opposites, what is likely true?
One is likely correct
What should you do with hard questions initially?
Skip and return later
When should you change an answer?
Only if 100% sure
What should you bring to a test?
Extra sharpened pencils
What should you do with keywords?
Circle or note them
Which words should you be cautious about?
Always/Never
How much time should you spend on easy questions?
About 1/3 of your time
What should you check before turning in your test? (3 answers)
Your Name
Skipped Questions
Punctuation
What should you do if you feel nervous?
Breathe and relax
What can you do if you don’t understand a question?
Ask for clarification (if allowed)
When should you choose “All of the above”?
When at least 2 answers are correct
What should you do if a question takes too long?
Skip it
What should you NOT do at the end of a test?
Rush out of the classroom
What should you do during the preview?
Take notes on key ideas
What helps you better understand complex questions?
Breaking them into parts
When should you NOT choose “None of the above”?
When one answer is correct
What should you do to avoid forgetting skipped questions?
Circle them
What is test-taking mainly about?
Strategy