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Test Taking Skills for Standardized Tests
Test Taking Skills for Standardized Tests
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Why is it important to consider your first choice for a question before you change it?
Many studies have shown that your first choice is usually the correct one
Because most tests are designed for the average student
It stops you from talking yourself out of what is likely the correct answer
Extensive background knowledge is rarely needed on standardized tests
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Which of the following are common traps to avoid while taking tests?
Losing concentration while you are in the middle of an exam
Rubbernecking and cheating
Forgetting to double-check your answers before submitting the finished test
Worrying about the hard problems
3
Visual information like charts, graphs, and pictures can help you understand test questions
False
True
4
When taking notes, you........
Should write everything down
Should not write everything down
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Which of these is not a test taking skill?
Preview the exam
Study the night before to better retain information
Change your answers if you're convinced you're wrong
Don't give in to peer pressure
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What can you do to prepare yourself before you take a test?
Have a snack
Eat breakfast
Take a stretch
Stay hydrated
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What can you do to help you read directions thoroughly?
Identify examples related to the question
All of the above
Underline key points
Circle important words
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It can be helpful to panic over time while you are taking an exam
True
False
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Why must you always double-check your answers and your numbering when taking a test?
All of the above
It helps you find unanswered questions before you submit your test
Because it helps you correct your answers before you submit the test
You need to make sure your answers have been entered to the right questions
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Why is it recommended that you answer every question on your exam?
You can circle difficult problems and return to them before time runs out
You don't get credit for unanswered questions
All of the above
If you do run out of time you can still benefit from educated guesses
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What are the two biggest mistakes you can make while taking a test?
Cramming on the day of the test, and studying all night without sleeping
Not reading the directions thoroughly, and misreading questions
Skipping breakfast, and showing your work on math problems
Skipping questions, and not showing your work when answering them
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Why is it important that you read EVERY question?
Because giving up solves nothing
The answer to one question might be revealed by the questions after it
The questions nearest to each other often show up in groups
Because your first choice is usually the right one
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Why is it important to eliminate the WRONG answers before answering a test question?
If you have two choices left your chance of getting it right is 50%
If you have three choices your chance of getting it right is 33% per answer
If you don't answer the question, you'll automatically miss it
Educated guessing skills are an extremely important part of test-taking
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What is the purpose of
standardized tests
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To annoy educators and students alike
To evaluate the effectiveness of the school system
None of the above
To measure how well students are learning from their teachers
