Test Taking Strategies

Question 1

What should you do if you get stuck on a test question?

Accepted Answer

Skip the question for now, return to it once you worked on other questions

Question 2

During the test, all the questions seem to be confusing and you feel like math is impossible - what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Take a deep breath, give yourself a moment to calm down, then try again :)

Question 3

A great strategy for multiple choice is:

Accepted Answer

Process of Elimination - cross out the answers you know are wrong

Question 4

When you see "Explain," that means...

Accepted Answer

You need to explain in full sentences how you found your answer.

Question 5

It is better to guess than leave a question blank.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

You can use your graphing calculator on the test.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

You're going to do great on the Regents in June!!!

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

When you see "Justify," that means...

Accepted Answer

Show all your work (ex. graphing your work and annotating your graph).

Question 9

You can do this!! We have weeks to practice, and you are going to do great on the Regents!

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

You should try to answer EVERY question, even if you have to guess on some.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

The night before the test, you should...

Accepted Answer

Get a good night's rest

Question 12

You don't need to show your work in the constructed responses.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

You should read each question at least two times to make sure you understood the information and what it's asking.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

You don't have to show your work, just do it all in your head.

Accepted Answer

False

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