Test-taking Strategies

Question 1

How do you feel before taking a test?

Accepted Answer

I feel helpless that I cannot answer the questions, I feel hopeless that I do not get the concepts, I feel nervous and anxious, I panic and freeze when the test begins

Question 2

What to do if you feel nervous the night before a test?

Accepted Answer

Study ahead of time so I do not have to cram the night before, Do not study too much so that I feel overwhelmed, Go to bed on time and eat breakfast/have snacks, Create a routine and try to establish calmness

Question 3

How to be successful on a test?

Accepted Answer

Answer easy questions FIRST, then go back to more difficult questions, Avoid changing your answers unless necessary, Proofread, Read directions carefully-circle/highlght key words

Question 4

What do if you get brain freeze or panic during the test?

Accepted Answer

Unfreeze your body, unfreeze your mind-take a quick stretch, Find something on the test that you can do-build your confidence, Think of something that you do remember, like your name, Take a deep breath and focus on breathing

Question 5

Which positive self-statements can reduce test-taking anxiety?

Accepted Answer

I am well prepared!, My ability is as good as anyone else here!, I am going to do well on this!, I can handle this!

Test-taking Strategies

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Test-taking Strategies

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