Grade 3 Test Strategies

How can you manage your time effectively during a test?

• Spend excessive time on one question

• Guess randomly

• Allocate time limits, prioritize, skip difficult questions, avoid spending too much time, stay focused

• Ignore time limits

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What should you do if you feel anxious during a test?

• Cheat off your neighbor

• Panic and give up

• Stay calm and take deep breaths

• Start yelling in frustration

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why is it important to read all the instructions carefully before starting a test?

• Reading instructions is a waste of time

• Instructions are not important for test performance

• It helps in understanding the requirements, format, and expectations, leading to better performance and avoiding mistakes.

• Ignoring instructions leads to better results

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Name one way to stay calm and focused during a test.

• Listening to loud music

• Drinking coffee

• Deep breathing

• Chewing gum

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

What can you do if you don't know the answer to a question?

• Pretend to know the answer

• Eliminate wrong choices, make an educated guess, or ask for clarification.

• Run away from the question

• Close your eyes and hope for the best

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How can taking deep breaths help you during a test?

• Deep breaths can cause hyperventilation

• Deep breaths can help calm nerves, increase oxygen flow to the brain, and improve focus and concentration.

• Deep breaths can make you fall asleep

• Deep breaths can increase stress levels

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Why is it helpful to review your answers before submitting your test?

• To show off your knowledge

• To catch mistakes and make corrections before final submission.

• To waste time

• To confuse the teacher

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What is a good way to pace yourself during a test?

• Skim through questions, start with easiest, allocate time limits, skip and come back, review if time allows

• Close your eyes and randomly select answers

• Use your phone to look up answers

• Ask the teacher for hints during the test

How can positive self-talk help reduce test anxiety?

• Listening to critical feedback from others can help reduce test anxiety

• Negative self-talk can help reduce test anxiety by reinforcing self-doubt and fear

• Ignoring self-talk altogether is the best approach to reduce test anxiety

• Positive self-talk can help reduce test anxiety by changing negative thoughts into positive ones, boosting confidence, and promoting a calmer mindset during exams.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Why is it important to get a good night's sleep before a test?

• It causes drowsiness and lack of alertness during the test

• It leads to increased stress levels and anxiety

• It helps improve cognitive function, memory retention, and focus, leading to better performance during the test.

• It has no impact on test performance

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.4.5