Testing Strategies

The morning of the test, which of the following is NOT a good choice for breakfast?

• eggs, toast, and juice or milk

• oatmeal, fruit, and milk

• yogurt, fruit, and juice or milk

• doughnuts and soda

Before you answer a question, you should always:

• read through the question first

• guess what the answer is

• read one of the answers first

• choose the answer with the least information

When you get stuck on a problem, what is the best strategy to use?

• keep trying to figure it out

• look at your neighbor's paper

• just guess at the answer

• skip the question for now and come back to it later

Which strategy is NOT a good strategy to use for multiple choice test questions?

• predict the answer in your head before looking at answers

• eliminate the answers you know are not right

• keep on changing your answer

• re-read the question

On a multiple choice question, what is a strategy you could use to find the correct answer?

• eliminate the answers you know are incorrect

• choose the answer with the least information

• just guess at the answer

• choose the answer with negative information

What is the first thing you should do when you begin your test?

• Go and sharpen your pencil

• start answer the questions

• ask to use the bathroom so you don't disturb others

• read the directions carefully

The night before the test, what is one thing that is important to do?

• play video games until midnight

• talk with your friends late at night

• go to bed early and get plenty of sleep

• walk your dog

During the test, I should _________________. 

• Move as quickly as I can.
• Skip around the test.
• Take my time and stay focused.
• Think about what I'm going to do at recess. 

If you don't know the answer to a question, you should: 

• Stare into space
• Pick your nose
• Give up
• Try to elminate a wrong answer

During the test, I should: 

• try hard to copy answers off of my friend.
• tell my teacher that I don't really feel like taking a test today.
• make lots of noise.
• stay calm and give my best effort.