Test Taking Strategies

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use test-taking strategies to overcome testing anxiety?

• Because it helps you perform better and feel more confident during tests.

• Because it guarantees a perfect score every time.

• Because it allows you to skip studying for the test.

• Because it makes the test shorter.

Open Ended

What are some benefits of arriving early and being prepared before a test begins?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of doing a brain dump at the start of a test?

• It helps you recall facts throughout the test.

• It allows you to skip reading instructions.

• It guarantees a higher score.

• It reduces the number of questions you need to answer.

Open Ended

Explain how setting goals for yourself during a test can help improve your performance.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Periodically check the ___ you have left to make sure you are staying on track during a test.

Open Ended

Why is it important to read test directions carefully before starting to answer questions?

Multiple Select

According to the slides, what are two important steps to take before you start answering questions on a test?

• Do a brain dump and make a plan

• Budget your time and answer all questions

• Read test directions and tackle easy questions first

• Make a plan and read test directions

Multiple Select

Which strategies are recommended when you encounter a difficult question on a test?

• Skip it and never return to it

• Make your best guess if you are not penalized for wrong answers

• Circle or mark it to return to later

• Leave it blank

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of elimination strategy for answering multiple choice questions?

• Eliminate obviously wrong answers

• Select the first answer you see

• Eliminate outliers

• Use the 'all of the above' rule wisely

Open Ended

Explain how the pre-answer strategy can help reduce confusion when answering multiple choice questions.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words, if found in answer options, may indicate that the answer is less likely to be correct?

• sometimes

• always

• maybe

• possibly

Fill in the Blank

Throughout the test, take some deep breaths, relax your writing hand, or take a short stretching break. This can help your body ___ and maintain endurance during the test.

Open Ended

What are two important actions you should take when reviewing your test before submitting it?

Open Ended

How do you think showing up early and being prepared can help reduce test anxiety?

Multiple Choice

What is one benefit of showing up early and being ready to listen before a test?

• It helps you relax and focus on the test.

• It allows you to leave the classroom early.

• It guarantees a higher test score.

• It lets you skip the test instructions.