Test Taking Skills

What is not a symptom of testing anxiety?

• Sweating

• Rapid Heartbeat

• Positive self-talk

• Dry mouth

All of the following are ways to combat testing anxiety except?

• Taking deep breaths

• Not getting enough sleep

• Banishing negative thoughts

• Avoiding the perfectionist trap

Usually your first answer is not the correct one.

• False

• True

Which of the following is something you should not do before an exam?

• Be early to the testing site

• Study

• Get a good night’s rest the night before the exam

• Drink caffeine prior to the exam

Do not leave any questions blank

• True

• False

What is one thing you should do after a test?

• Nothing - out of sight, out of mind

• Determine the source of your errors

• Throw away your test

• Take a nap

Typically, students do worse on the first exam for a class

• False

• True

You should ways show your work for a problem

• True

• False

All of these are strategies for taking a test except:

• Read each problem/question carefully and make sure you deliver everything asked for

• Choose the problem that seems the hardest first

• Don't panic

• Check your solutions

After taking the test, you should reflect on where the questions steamed from

• True

• False