Test-Taking Skills

What is one thing a test taker should do before taking a test?

• Eat a heavy meal
• Watch a movie
• Go to a party
• Study the material

What is one thing someone could do if they feel nervous when taking the test?

• Take deep breaths to calm down
• Start the test without preparation
• Skip the test
• Guess the answers

How should a student answer a multiple choice question?

• By guessing the answer
• By copying from a friend
• By selecting the option that best answers the question
• By leaving it blank

How should a student answer a fill-in-the-blank question?

• By writing the correct word or phrase in the blank after trying all the words in the blank to see which was the best fit.

• By randomly picking a word that looks good in the blank.

• By picking a word that has letters in it that you like looking at.

• By looking around the room for words that you could use in the blank.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

What is the best way to answer a true/false question?

• Always choose true
• Always choose false
• Guess randomly
• Understand the statement and decide if it's true or false

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is the best way to answer a matching question on a test?

• Read all the questions and answers first
• Guess the answers making sure to use all the choices.

• Skip the question and come back to it later.

• Answer randomly and hope it works out.

What is the best way to answer a short answer question on a test?

• Read the question carefully, focus on exactly what it is asking and write an answer that explains that focus.

• Write as much as you can about something that is related to the topic.

• Guess the answer and write down whatever sounds good to you.

• Skip the question and come back to it later.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.4

What is the best way to answer math problem solving questions on a test?

• Guessing the answers with numbers that seem to be the same numbers as the problem.

• Memorizing the solutions before the test and writing one of those down for the answer.

• Copying from a friend without getting caught.

• Understanding the problem, identifying the type of problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan, and checking the answer

What is the best way to answer an essay question?

• Write as much as you can.

• Write a story that matches the topic.

• Use the right organizational pattern and stay focused on the topic.

• Write whatever comes to your mind.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.4

What are some strategies you can use when you take a test?

• Guessing all the answers because tests don't matter.

• Copying from a friend and hoping you don't get caught.

• Skipping difficult questions and working as fast as you can.

• Reading the questions carefully, managing your time, and reviewing your answers