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Test Taking Beliefs and Strategies
Test Taking Beliefs and Strategies
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Middle school test taking strategies, and how students' attitudes affect behavior.
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Should you use all the resources at hand?
Never
Sometimes
No
Always
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If you aren’t sure of the answer, what should you do?
2. Go back to the text to figure it out
1. and 3.
3. Look at someone else’s answer
1. Guess
3
If I skip a question, how will that be marked?
25%
Skipped questions aren't marked
0%
50%
4
On a 4-part multiple choice question, what are your chances of success, if you eliminate?
50%
25%
67%
75%
5
If you finish before a test ends, what should you do?
Review my answers
Try to help my friends by mouthing the answers
Do a little dance
Hoot and holler!
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Why would neatness count?
Because an "o" can look like an "a"
Because a "4" can look like a "9"
In math, if I don't line up my numbers, I could be WAY off
So the teacher understands what you're trying to say
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Is cramming for a test a good idea?
Yes.
No.
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Why is it crucial to know that working hard is more important than being smart?
Brains can't change! It is what it is...
Our brains are capable of growing smarter through study
You're just trying to get me to do more work
It's a trick; I can't get any smarter!
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What is a better way to study?
To study for short periods of time often
To study a lot, 1 day before the test
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On a hand written test, quiz, or assignment, does neatness count?
Only on Tuesdays
No
Yes
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What should you do before a test?
Stay up as late as possible
Get up late so you can't have breakfast or shower
Get a good night's sleep and a good breakfast
Rush around so you don't think about the test
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What is a strategy?
Both.
Neither.
A method, a way of doing something.
A process, a set of steps to follow.
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What's more related to school success, being born smart, or working hard?
Working hard
Being born smart
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How can you calm your nerves before a test?
Take some deep breaths
Repeat a mantra like "slow and steady"
Visualize a relaxing place
Stretch
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If you don't understand the question, what should you do?
3. Go back to the text to figure it out
1. Re-read the question to make sure you understand it
2. Use the answers to help you understand what is wanted
1. and 2.
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How does your self belief influence your school behavior?
If I think I can't do it, I might misbehave so no one knows
If I think I'm smart but can't get it, I might stop trying
If I think I can't do it, I might stop trying
If I think I can do it, I might try harder to get it right
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How much of the question should you read?
The whole question
Just enough to fake it
Just enough to get the idea
The first and last parts of the question
18
If you don't know the answer, what should you do?
Eliminate all wrong answers and make an educated guess
Just guess
19
On a 4-part multiple choice question, what are your chances of success, if you guess?
50%
75%
67%
25%
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What does it mean to have a positive attitude?
To concentrate on the bad in things
To put a smile on your face not matter what
To be optimistic and look for the good in things
To say yes to whatever you're being asked
21
If you don't know the answer to a question, what can you do?
Eliminate bad answers , & take an educated guess
Mark the answer to come back to afterwards
Pray
Skip the question
22
What does it usually mean if a student finishes a test very early?
The student got all the answers right
The student is a genius!
The student rushed through the test
23
For multiple choice questions, what should you pick?
The first answer that looks good.
The best answer.
Pick in "a, b, c, d" order.
Any answer at all.
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What might some of those resources be?
Making sure I'm really answering the question
Answer all questions the best I can
Questions that help me answer a earlier question
Using words from the test to help me spell right
