Testing Strategies

Before taking the test you should

• Eat a huge meal

• Get a good nights sleep

• Show up to your testing location as the bell is ringing

• stay up late

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It is import to listen to the directions so you

• know if the test is timed

• know the company providing the test

• know how it will affect your grade

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During a timed test it is important to

• take your time and read everything carefully

• read any reading passage twice

• pay attention the time time left and pace yourself

• try to be the first person done

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When taking a reading test the 1st thing you should read is

• the answer choices

• the title

• the passage

• the questions

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When attacking the online text you should

• not use paper because the test is online

• write about statements and reflection on your scratch paper t-chart

• record your answers on paper so you can check them later

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When answering questions you should

• start at the bottom and go from d to a

• stop when you find the answer you think is right

• pick a different letter than you choose for the previous question

• choose a letter you feel like you haven't used in a while

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When taking a math test

• trust the figure they give you

• don't waste time doing the math

• copy the figure to scale on your scratch paper

• you should never use the online calculator

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When taking a test

• you should answer the easy questions first

• you should save the easy question for the end

• there are no easy questions

• you don't get any points for getting the easy question correct

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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. 

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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

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