Testing Strategies

What is one effective way to deal with test anxiety?

If you're unsure about a vocabulary word in a reading passage, what's a good strategy?

If you encounter a difficult question during the test, what is the BEST strategy?

you should spend most of your time on the questions you find hardest to make sure you get them right.

What should you do if you have extra time at the end of the test?

How can you prepare physically for test day?

It's okay to change an answer if, after reviewing it, you realize you made a mistake.

1. Which of the following is the BEST first step when starting a test?

Which is a good time management strategy for a timed test?

Which of these is a good strategy for reading comprehension questions?

You should always try to answer every question, even if you have to guess.

Which of the following is a bad test-taking habit?

When faced with a math word problem, what is a smart first step?

Skimming reading passages instead of reading carefully can help you save time and get better answers.

On a multiple-choice test, you should pick the first answer that seems right without reading the other choices.

Which of the following is TRUE about guessing on the SAT?

Reading the entire question carefully before answering can help avoid careless mistakes.

3. Why is it important to read all answer choices before selecting one?