What is one thing someone could do if they feel nervous when taking the test?

Start the test without preparation

How should a student answer a multiple choice question?

By selecting the option that best answers the question

What is the best way to answer a true/false question?

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 is the best way to answer math problem solving questions on a test?

Understanding the problem, identifying the type of problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan, and checking the answer

Guessing the answers with numbers that seem to be the same numbers as the problem.

Memorizing the solutions before the test and writing one of those down for the answer.

Copying from a friend without getting caught.

What are some strategies you can use when you take a test?

Reading the questions carefully, managing your time, and reviewing your answers

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.

Before you take any test you should ALWAYS...

Get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast

Cram all the information the night before

On true/false questions, be on the lookout for words like always, never and every because...

They often indicate that the statement may be false

They indicate that the statement must be true

They have no particular significance

They make the statement more complex

How do you know which words are the key words in a test question?

By looking for the words that directly relate to the question being asked

By looking for the longest words

By looking for the words that are repeated the most

By looking for the words that are emphasized

What is a mnemonic device?

A device used for physical exercise

After you carefully read the directions on a math test, then you should...

Review the questions and select any formulas.

Start answering the questions immediately

When doing word problems on a test, what should you do?

Draw a picture of what the question is asking.

One of the best multiple choice strategies is to...

Eliminate the most obvious wrong answers

Summarize the key concept of time management during a test.

Allocate time based on the number of questions and their difficulty

Spend most of your time on the hardest questions

Finish the test as quickly as possible

Ignore the clock and focus solely on answering questions

Analyze the following question type: "What is the main idea of the passage?"

It requires understanding and summarizing the passage

It requires recalling specific facts from the passage

It requires listing all details from the passage

It requires guessing the author's intention

Which of the following is a simple procedure to evaluate answer choices?

Eliminate obviously incorrect answers first

Choose the first answer that seems correct

What is a key concept in analyzing question types?

Understanding the format and requirements of different question types

Memorizing all possible answers

Ignoring the question type and focusing on content

Answering all questions in the same way

Reflect on your test performance: What should you do after receiving your test results?

Analyze your mistakes and understand why you made them

Blame the test for being too hard

Celebrate without reviewing the test

Identify a test-taking strategy that involves planning.

Creating a rough time allocation plan before starting

Answering questions in the order they appear

Leaving all questions unanswered

Summarize the concept of strategic guessing.

Using process of elimination to make an educated guess

Always choosing the longest answer

Analyze the question type: "Explain how the author develops the theme."

It requires understanding and explaining the author's methods

It requires listing all characters in the story

It requires summarizing the plot

What is a simple procedure for applying time management during a test?

Check the time regularly and adjust your pace

Ignore the time and focus on answering

Spend equal time on all questions

Finish the test as quickly as possible

Summarize the key concept of evaluating answer choices.

Compare each choice against the question to find the best fit

Choose the first answer that seems correct

Reflect on your test performance: What is a strategic approach to improve?

Identify patterns in mistakes and adjust study habits

Ignore feedback and continue with the same strategies

Blame external factors for poor performance

Avoid taking similar tests in the future

Identify a test-taking strategy that involves reasoning.

Analyzing each question to determine the best approach

Skipping all questions initially

Choosing answers based on their length

Summarize the concept of prioritizing questions during a test.

Tackle easier questions first to secure quick points

Answer questions in the order they appear

Spend most time on the hardest questions

Ignore question order and answer randomly

Analyze the question type: "Compare and contrast the two theories presented."

It requires identifying similarities and differences between the theories

It requires listing all facts about the theories

It requires choosing the better theory

It requires summarizing one theory

Summarize the key concept of identifying test-taking strategies.

Understand and apply different strategies to improve performance

Ignore strategies and focus on content

Answer all questions in the same way

Reflect on your test performance: What should you do if you performed well?

Analyze what strategies worked and continue using them

Assume you will always perform well without effort

Stop preparing for future tests

Summarize the concept of analyzing question types.

Understand the requirements and format of different question types

Ignore question types and focus on content

Answer all questions in the same way

Analyze the question type: "Justify your answer with evidence from the text."

It requires providing evidence and reasoning to support your answer

It requires guessing the answer

It requires summarizing the text

It requires listing all facts from the text

Summarize the key concept of reflecting on test performance.

Analyze what worked and what didn't to improve future performance

Blame external factors for poor performance

Avoid taking similar tests in the future

Reflect on your test performance: What should you do if you performed poorly?

Identify areas of weakness and create a plan to improve

Blame the test for being too hard

Avoid taking similar tests in the future

When you finish a test, you should____.

review the test and check your answers

Which questions should you answer first?

The ones you're super sure you know the answer to

The ones that have the fewest multiple-choice options

Test Taking Skills

Authored by Rudy Duran

English, Life Skills

4th - 12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The most important thing to do at the beginning of a test is

PANIC

Take a deep breath and trust yourself

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is important to read the directions completely. For example, your direction right now is choose FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is important to trust your instinct. This means:

Trust your gut feelings

Act like a wolf

Doubt yourself

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you get tired and your brain stops working you should:

Take a break and come back to it

Deal with it

Cry

Keep reading the question over and over obsessively

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Taking notes while reading helps you focus, even if you can't read your own notes.

True

False

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CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RF.4.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The most important question to ask yourself on a test is:

Does this answer make sense?

What's for lunch today?

Is my teacher mad at me?

Where does that highway go to?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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