Testing strategies and behaviors

The first step in taking a test is to

• read the directions carefully

• read the whole test before you begin

• study your notes

Reviewing your answers before you turn in your test will help you to

• make sure you understand the directions

• decrease your chances of making simple errors

• answer more questions in the time allotted

Which of the following should you do first when taking a multiple-choice test?

• Silently try out each alternative in the sentence.

• Read each alternative before choosing your answer.

• Check previous answers to see if there is a pattern.

What is the final thing you should do when taking a standardized test?

• Go back to the items you skipped

• Check all your answers

• Read all the directions carefully

The night before my big test, I should ____________________.  

• Stay up extra late
• Argue with my sister
• Go to bed early
• Eat lots of junk food

During the test, I should _________________. 

• Move as quickly as I can.
• Skip around the test.
• Take my time and stay focused.
• Think about what I'm going to do at recess. 

If I finish my test quickly, I will probably ____________________. 

• Get a very high score. 
• Not do as well as others who take their time. 
• Talk to my neighbor because I'm bored. 
• Get all the questions correct.  

On the day of the test, I should ____________________. 

• Eat a good breakfast. 
• Sleep in and be late to school 
• Skip breakfast. 
• Skip school. 

While I'm taking the test, I should remember to ________________________________. 

• talk to my neighbor. 
• make lots of noise. 
• take my time but not to spend too much time on any one question.
• All of the above.

While the test directions are being read aloud, I should ______________________.  

• listen carefully.
• draw pictures on my test. 
• talk to everyone. 
• None of the above