Test Taking Strategies 1-3

How many hours of sleep are recommended the night before each testing day?

• 5-7 hours

• 6-8 hours

• 8-10 hours

• 10-12 hours

What is one of the recommendations to avoid the morning rush before a test?

• Wake up early and do some exercise

• Set out clothes the night before

• Study all the material again in the morning

• Skip breakfast to get to school earlier

Which of the following is NOT recommended to eat for breakfast on a testing day?

• Milk with cereal

• Eggs

• Fruits

• Hot Cheetos and candy

According to the instructions on the last slide, how much time do you have to complete this (not real) test?

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

Where should you put your name as per the instructions on the last slide?

• In the center of the paper

• In the upper left-hand corner of the paper

• In the upper right-hand corner of the paper

• At the bottom of the paper

What is the last thing you should do after reading everything carefully?

• Call out "I have."

• Draw five small squares

• Put an "X" in each square

• Do only sentences one and two

According to Test Taking Strategy #2, what should you do before marking any answers on a test?

• Guess the answers based on your knowledge

• Mark the answers you think are correct immediately

• Read the question and ALL answer choices before marking anything

• Ask the teacher for hints about the answers

What is the first step in Test Taking Strategy #2?

• Read

• Listen

• Ask

• Follow Directions

What does Test Taking Strategy #2 emphasize as the final step?

• Listen to music to relax

• Follow Directions

• Leave the difficult questions for the end

• Check your answers twice

According to Test Taking Strategy #3, what should you do if you are not sure of the answer to a question?

• Skip the question and do not return to it.

• Answer the question to the best of your ability.

• Spend extra time on the question until you are sure.

• Leave the question blank and move on.