5th/6th Test Taking Strategies

Cross out or eliminate answer choices you know are incorrect.

You should skim through all the directions of a test because it will help you get through the test faster.

There are practice tests for the Forward Exam online.

The morning of a test you should eat a healthy breakfast and drink plenty of water.

You should get 6-8 hours of sleep the night before a test.

You are not sure of the answer. Which of the following answers could you eliminate?

This breakfast item is NOT a healthy item to eat the morning of a test.

Review and check your work after you have answered all of the questions.

You should arrive to school at least 5 mintues before the tardy bell so you don't feel rushed.

This is NOT an example of a brain break during a test.

If you don't know an answer, skip, move on, and return to that question at the end.

A healthy breakfast contains rich protein.

You should rush through the Forward Exam because it is a timed test.

Every 5th and 6th Grader in Wisconsin take the Forward Exam.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, take a quick brain break to help refocus.

The Forward Exam is an assessment that measures your understanding of what you are learning in your grade level classes.

5th and 6th Grade get tested on what subjects during the Forward Exam

Your worth and who you are is NOT defined or measured by a test.

This phrase is NOT a positive motto you should say to yourself when your are struggling during a test.

If you don't know the answer to a question on a test, it is best to not guess.