For multiple choice questions...

Stick with your first answer if in doubt

If you run out of time on a multiple choice test...

Choose the same letter for all remaining bubbles

The morning of the test you should...

Eat a healthy breakfast, read something, and arrive early

For critical reading tests...

Skim the questions before reading the passage

When you don't know the answer to the question...

Eliminate responses you know are wrong

Telling yourself the following will be helpful as you prepare for a test...

I can handle it. I am in control. I am intelligent.

If a math question is multiple choice and you don't know the answer you can...

Plug in answers to see which is correct (guess and check)

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Test Taking Strategies

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A quiz about strategies for test-taking and reducing test anxiety

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1
For multiple choice questions...
Stick with your first answer if in doubt
Do not circle words that could change meaning ie not, except
Answer harder questions first and finish with easier ones
All of the above
2
If you run out of time on a multiple choice test...
Make a pretty pattern out of the remaining bubbles
Go back to that section if you have extra time on the next
Choose the same letter for all remaining bubbles
Leave the un-answered questions blank
3
Which strategies might help reduce test anxiety...
Positive self-talk
Physical exercise
All of the above
Deep breathing
4
The morning of the test you should...
Drink an energy drink after studying all night
Avoid eating or drinking anything
Eat a healthy breakfast, read something, and arrive early
Plan to arrive right on time
5
For critical reading tests...
None of the above
Skim the questions before reading the passage
Read only the first and last paragraphs of the passage
Read the passage in its entirety before answering questions
6
When you don't know the answer to the question...
Give up
Eliminate responses you know are wrong
Select answer B
Select answer C
7
Telling yourself the following will be helpful as you prepare for a test...
I can handle it. I am in control. I am intelligent.
All of the above.
If I worry a lot about the test I will be more motivated.
I must be perfect. I have to ace this test.
8
If you are nervous and your mind "goes blank" when you open the test, it can help if you...
All of the above
Write something down - action fights anxiety!
Repeat a positive affirmation like "I can do this" to focus.
Find an easy question that you can answer first.
9
Which of the following strategies can help you answer English questions...
Reread fill-in-the-blank questions with your selected answer
Look for pronoun and sentence structure errors
Look for errors between the verb and its subject
All of the above
10
If a math question is multiple choice and you don't know the answer you can...
Spend at least 5 minutes trying to figure it out
Guess
Skip it
Plug in answers to see which is correct (guess and check)

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