Test Taking Strategies

Go into test day well rested. If your ______ is tired you won't do as well as you wish to on an exam.

If you are not a strong test-taker you will never be a strong test-taker.

It's important to read the test directions carefully. In this vein-pick the following item that his not a vegetable.

Pay close attention to the word immediately preceding the blank; if the word is “an,” give aresponse that begins with __

It's a great idea to use scrap paper in the writing, reading, AND math section.

It is a good idea to silently "read aloud" any essay or paragraph that you have written.

_______________ unlikely answers first.

Do not do this after an exam:

The following are examples of positive affirmations except for this one:

It's important to read all possible question options before making your answer selection

It's best to leave a question blank if you are not confident about the answer.

It's important to try to manage your stress about your test. Remind yourself that you've done hard things before!

If possible, check over your test before turning it in. _____ sometimes occur when you are in a hurry.

On both multiple choice and true/false tests, answers w absolutes such as "never", "always", "none", are often wrong.