Test-taking Skills

When taking the GED and you are unsure of the answer, you should

• Write the correct answer on the bubble sheet.
• Flag the question for review.
• Circle It.
• Write on it.

When you're finished answering the questions what should you do?

• Go back and reread or do the work again.
• Go back and check over each answer to double check your answer.
• Go back after you've finished and answer any flagged questions.
• Move on and don't look back at the question ever again.

The night before a test, you should ____.

• wait until bedtime to start studying
• get a good night's sleep
• stay up late to watch TV
• worry about the test

On the morning of a test, you should have___.

• a balanced breakfast
• a soda
• nothing
• sugary foods

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.1.5

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CCSS.RI.K.3

CCSS.RI.K.5

When taking a test, it is most important to___.

• do better then last time.
• finish first
• look at your classmate's paper when you don't know the answer
• relax and try your best

When there are directions on a test, you should____.

• read and follow them carefully
• only read the directions on the first page
• skip over them and go straight to the questions
• don't worry about the directions.

When answering a question, you should____.

• pick the first answer that looks right
• always choose answer "C"
•  narrow down your choices, and then go with your best instinct.
• choose the best answer

To make sure you have enough time to answer all of the questions, you should____.

• guess the answers, then go back and check
• rush through the test
• flag hard questions and come back to them later
• just work at your own pace

If you do not know the answer to a question, you should____.

• make a random guess
• eliminate bad choices, then guess from remaining choices
• not answer it
• ask the teacher to tell you the answer

How early do you to get to a test?

• Arrive 5 minutes before the test.
• Arrive at least an hour early.
• Arrive 30 minutes early.
• Don't worry about, you can always reschedule.