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Staying Ready: Test-taking Strategies
Staying Ready: Test-taking Strategies
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Skipping difficult questions and coming back to them later can be a good strategy.
True
False
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What should you do the night before a big test?
get plenty of sleep, rest
stay up late to study as much as possible
watch tv and avoid thinking about the test
stress and panic
3
What is the best way to prepare for a test?
space out study sessions over time
cram the night before
only review the notes one time
ignore the material until the day of the test
4
What should you do if you finish your test early?
turn it in until you review
review and check for mistakes
review it, but do not turn it in
turn it in without reviewing
5
Why is reviewing mistakes AFTER a test important?
to memorize incorrect answers
to make yourself feel bad
so you can learn from them and improve
to forget about the test completely
6
If you do not know the answer, what is the best strategy?
make up an answer
make an educated guess
leave it blank
make an uneducated guess
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What is positive test-taking mindset?
" I will choose to level up, and I will do my best."
"I do not care about this test anyway."
" I should not even try."
" I know I am going to fail."
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If you get stuck on a question, you should all your time trying to figure it out.
False
True
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What is the best strategy for answering multiple choice?
always pick "C"
use process of elimination
pick the longest answer
choose randomly
10
Which of the following is good way to avoid testing anxiety?
rush through the test to finish quickly
focus only on the worst- case scenario
take deep breaths and use relaxation techniques
avoid studying altogether
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Which of the following is NOT a test-taking strategy?
answering the easy questions first
pacing yourself
checking instructions before you start
spending too much time on one question
12
How can you avoid careless mistakes on a math test?
use a calculator before thinking about the actual question
show your work and double-check your calculations
solve the problem in your head
skip steps to save time
13
Why should you review your answers before submitting your test?
to catch any careless mistakes
to compare with friends
to change all of your answers
to waste time
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What should you do when reading a test question?
ignore words like "not" or "except"
look for key words
read all of the answers first
read as fast as possible
15
Words like "always" and "never" in test questions can be clues that the statement is false.
True
False
16
Why should you underline or highlight key words in text?
to impress the teacher
to make your test colorful
to help you focus on important details and avoid mistakes
it does not matter
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Why is it important to read all answer choices before selecting one?
all answers will be correct
some answers might be tricky or misleading
it wastes time
the first answer is always correct
18
It is important to read questions carefully on a test.
False
True
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What is a common mistake students make when answering a test question?
reading too quickly
taking too much time on one question
not reading instructions fully
highlighting the correct answer
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What is one way to improve your focus while studying?
studying in a noisy, distracting environment
taking short breaks
doing multiple tasks at once
skipping meals to stay focused
