Testing Strategies

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The morning of the test, which of the following is NOT a good choice for breakfast? eggs, toast, and juice or milk; oatmeal, fruit, and milk; yogurt, fruit, and juice or milk; doughnuts and soda

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doughnuts and soda

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Which of the following are "qualifiers" for multiple choice questions? Usually, Some, Always, A and B only

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A and B only

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Before you answer a question, you should always:

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read through the question first

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If a question has "all of the above" as an answer choice, make sure that...

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all of the statements are true

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When you get stuck on a problem, what is the best strategy to use?

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skip the question for now and come back to it later

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Which strategy is NOT a good strategy to use for multiple choice test questions? Options: predict the answer in your head before looking at answers, eliminate the answers you know are not right, keep on changing your answer, re-read the question

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keep on changing your answer

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On a multiple choice question, what is a strategy you could use to find the correct answer? Options: eliminate the answers you know are incorrect, choose the answer with the least information, just guess at the answer, choose the answer with negative information

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eliminate the answers you know are incorrect

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What is the first thing you should do when you begin your test?

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read the directions carefully

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The night before the test, what is one thing that is important to do? Options: play video games until midnight, talk with your friends late at night, go to bed early and get plenty of sleep, walk your dog

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go to bed early and get plenty of sleep

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If you feel nervous, what is NOT a good strategy to use? Options: take a few deep breaths, Tell yourself, "I can do this.", Imagine yourself in a quiet, relaxing place.

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tap your desk with pencil and fingers