Test-Taking Strategies

Question 1

What is an example of catastrophizing?

Accepted Answer

"I'll freak out, and everyone will sit and watch me. No one will help."

Question 2

How many hours do you have to complete the test

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Question 3

Overgeneralization is all these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

"I must never make mistakes in my schoolwork"

Question 4

Which one is a strategy DURING the test?

Accepted Answer

Use the margins on paper tests, Concentrate on your own test and pacing, Focus on the question at hand, Remind yourself that the test is only a test

Question 5

There are multiple choice, matching, and fill in the blank questions on the reading and math test

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Which one is NOT a test-taking problem?

Accepted Answer

Being able to concentrate

Question 7

Which one is a strategy AFTER the test?

Accepted Answer

Reflect on one aspect of the test experience

Question 8

Which one is a strategy BEFORE the test?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a positive attitude

Question 9

Why are students often poor test-takers?

Accepted Answer

Lack test-taking skills

Question 10

Mindreading is when a person knows what another person is thinking

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Your test will be on paper

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

What is an example of Black and White Thinking?

Accepted Answer

If I don't get a good grade, I'll toltally fail

Question 13

The 3 areas for test-taking skills are before, during, and after the test.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Fortunetelling is saying: "I'm dumb or I'm a loser"?

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 14