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.

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

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.

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

Never change a test answer unless...

• You are unsure about the initial answer

• You have a gut feeling

• You want to change your score

• You have a good reason to believe the first answer is wrong

When taking any test, you should try to leave time at the end to....

• Check your answers

• Take a nap

• Chat with friends

• Leave the test room