Test Taking Strategies

Feeling confused or suffering from mental blocks during an exam is a sign of test anxiety.

• True

• False

What is a form of evaluating your results?

• Sit quietly, review carefully.

• Ask yourself what questions did I get wrong, what kind of mistakes were made.

• Is there a pattern, what questions did I get right/wrong.

• All the choices are correct.

You should circle key numbers and units, underline the question, box action words, evaluate and eliminate, and show your work. 

• True

• False

Graphs, tables, charts, equations, and word problems provide information that you can use to answer questions!

• False

• True

If you start feeling anxious, what is a strategy you can use?

• Take deep breaths

• Count to 10 or 20

• Positive self-talk/pep talk

• All of the choices are correct

To give a brief, precise description of an idea or concept.

• Essay

• Summarize

• Question

• Narrative

Name one strategy you can use to prevent and control test anxiety.

• Be prepared, practice, avoid negative thoughts

• Visualize success

• Don't compare yourself to others, have a plan and follow it, eat well, get a good night's sleep

• All of the choices

You should never read all of the answer choices!

• False

• True

• Sometimes

What should you do before submitting your test?

• Leave the test blank
• Review your answers
• Change all your answers
• Submit without checking

What is the best way to manage your study time?

• Manage your study time by procrastinating and leaving everything to the last minute.
• Manage your study time by multitasking and trying to study while watching TV or using social media.
• Manage your study time by creating a schedule, prioritizing tasks, eliminating distractions, and taking regular breaks.
• Manage your study time by studying for long hours without taking any breaks.