Test Prep/Test Taking Strategies

A widely accepted method of note taking is the:

• Johnson Method

• Carnegie Method

• Cornell Method

• None of the above

The following are test preparation strategies EXCEPT:

• attend school everyday and be on time

• use a written planner or calendar to keep up with when tests are scheduled.

• study for no more than one hour before you go to bed

• read your notes out loud

When you receive your test in class, read the directions first.

• True

• False

With multiple choice questions,

• try to think of the correct answer before you read your options.

• never skip a questions. Answer all questions in order.

• cross out items you know are wrong, and choose your answers from the remaining options.

• borh a and c

Listening in class and asking questions are important test preparation strategies.

• True

• False

You should spend time answering difficult questions no matter how long it takes.

• True

• False

You should read the entire passage before answering the questions.

• True

• False

Before I take my test, I should be sure to

• study all night long

• eat a good breakfast

• play video games until you fall asleep

• skip breakfast and study on your way to school

When is the best time to study for a test?

• in the bus on the way to school

• the night before the test

• daily, starting a week before the test

• skip breakfast and then study

If you get to a question you don't know,

• Skip the question and don't go back to it.

• Mark with a "?" and move on. Don't forget to go back to the questions once you have completed the test.

• Guess the answer and move on.

• think about how many points this would cost you.