Test Taking Strategies

Filling in the circle completely on a multiple-choice answer sheet.

Question that requires a brief, written response.

Taking a short pause to refresh your mind during a long test.

Paying close attention to what you are doing

Managing your time to finish the test on time.

Creating a picture in your mind to help understand or remember something.

Amount of time you have to finish a test.

Question where you write the missing word or phrase.

Staying calm to help you think clearly during the test.

Reading quickly to get the main idea of a passage.

Quickly looking over the whole test before starting.

Important words that help you understand the question.

Quick outline of your answer before writing a full response.

Question where you have to write a longer answer in your own words.

Taking time to fully understand the question before answering.

Type of question where you decide if a statement is correct or incorrect.

Hint in the question or passage that can help you find the answer.

Believing in yourself and your ability to do well on the test.

Getting rid of wrong answers to help find the right one.

Possible answers given in a multiple-choice question.

Cross out the answers that you know are wrong.

Doing the easiest or most important questions first.

Making a choice when you don’t know the answer.

Way the test is organized; examples multiple choice, essay.

Reading the passage or question again to understand it better.

Memory trick to help you remember information.

Drawing a line under key words in the question to focus your attention.

Reviewing your answers to make sure they are correct.

Using what you know to make the best possible choice when unsure.

Question type with several answer options to choose from.

Guide that tells you how your test or assignment will be graded.

Putting the question or instructions in your own words.

Marking important information to help remember it.

Instructions on what to do in a test.

Looking over your work again before turning it in.