Test-Taking Strategies

What is one way to help reduce test-taking anxiety?

• Procrastinate studying

• Get a good night's sleep before the test

• Skip breakfast on the day of the test

• Drink a lot of coffee before the test

Which of the following is a key component of the process of elimination strategy?

• Choosing the first answer that seems correct

• Guessing randomly

• Eliminating known incorrect answer choices

• Leaving questions blank

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What should students look for to identify clues within test questions?

• Longest answer choice

• Randomly selected answer choice

• Keywords or phrases that point to the correct answer

• Repeating the same answer choice

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is an educated guess based on?

• Guessing without any knowledge

• Logic and reasoning applied to the options

• Choosing the easiest answer choice

• Copying a classmate's answer

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which strategy involves selecting the most reasonable answer when unsure of the correct response?

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

When should students review their answers on a test?

• Only after finishing the test entirely

• Before starting the test

• Never review answers

• Whenever time permits

How can students best manage their time during a test?

• Spend the most time on the easiest questions

• Rush through the questions without reading them carefully

• Allocate time based on the point value of each question

• Spend equal time on all questions

Which of the following actions can help students stay calm during a test?

• Comparing answers with classmates

• Taking deep breaths and staying positive

• Staring blankly at the test paper

• Panicking if a question seems challenging

What should students do if they are uncertain about an answer on a test?

• Leave the question blank

• Write a letter to the teacher asking for help

• Guess and move on to the next question

• Give up and turn in the test

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can students avoid careless mistakes on a test?

• Rushing through the test to finish quickly

• Double-checking their work

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CCSS.RL.5.6