Test Taking Strategies

Question 1

When I am answering a multiple choice question, the best strategy would be to:

Accepted Answer

cross out the choices that do not make sense

Question 2

To feel in control on test day it is important to...

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Question 3

What should you wear on the day of the test?

Accepted Answer

Comfortable clothes and layers.

Question 4

Why do I need to read the essay or prompt question carefully?

Accepted Answer

to target the response appropriately

Question 5

Does the topic sentence/thesis statement need to be restated in the response to the prompt in some way?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 6

What do I do with an essay question?

Accepted Answer

Use webs to help organize information., Use bulleted lists to help organize information., Use outlines to help organize information., Use graphic organizers to organize information.

Question 7

If I am feeling tired or frustrated, I should do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Take a nap for a while.

Question 8

I don't know the answer to a multiple choice question. I should do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

skip it

Question 9

I should do all of these things before the test except:

Accepted Answer

skip breakfast

Question 10

When answering a test question you should...

Accepted Answer

Eliminate the obvious wrong answers first.

Question 11

Why should you read the question/prompt carefully?

Accepted Answer

Questions may have more than one part, so make sure to answer all of them.

Question 12

I shouldn't read the passage twice if it's long.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 13

Pace yourself on the test means...

Accepted Answer

Go not too fast and not too slow.

Question 14

What do I do with my extra time?

Accepted Answer

Check my answers

Question 15

What if I don't know the answer?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate wrong answers & make an educated guess.

Question 16

Doing my best is VERY important.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 17

I will feel confident about taking the test if...

Accepted Answer

I am paying attention and on task during class.

Question 18

How do I answer those questions with long passages?

Accepted Answer

Read the passage twice to understand it better., Reading all the questions first, then read the passage., Pay attention to the visual cues (charts, tables, diagrams, timelines)., Highlight/underline/remember key words, phrases, ideas.

Question 19

It is best to...

Accepted Answer

Relax and take a deep breath., Have positive thoughts and trust in yourself.

Question 20

I will feel confident on test day if...

Accepted Answer

I am well-prepared and practiced., Come to school everyday

Question 21

How do I start my essay?

Accepted Answer

Jot down my ideas first.

Question 22

The teacher can read anything to me that I can't read myself.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 23

I will feel in control on the test day if...

Accepted Answer

Get up early and eat a healthy breakfast., Go to bed early and get plenty of rest.

Question 24

If I know the answer, do I select it immediately?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but make sure to read all the answers first.

Question 25

A healthy breakfast is...

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal, bacon, fruit and toast.

Question 26

If the question has a picture, chart, caption or graph, why should I look at it?

Accepted Answer

Captions enhance the text & present relevant details., Charts enhance the text & present relevant details., Pictures enhance the text & present relevant details, Graphs enhance the text & present relevant details.

Question 27

When answering questions about a passage, it is best to...

Accepted Answer

Read the passage, then the question, answers and then read the text again.

Question 28

I should always preview the questions before reading a passage.

Accepted Answer

true

Test Taking Strategies

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Test Taking Strategies

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