Test Taking Strategies and Tips

The video provides strategies to reduce test anxiety and improve performance. It emphasizes the importance of rest and nutrition before a test, understanding and following directions, and using effective test-taking strategies like answering easy questions first and making educated guesses.

What is a common effect of taking tests in school?

• Stress and anxiety

• Decreased motivation

• Increased happiness

• Improved social skills

How many hours of sleep are recommended before a test day?

• 4 to 6 hours

• 9 to 11 hours

• 5 to 7 hours

• 7 to 9 hours

Why should you avoid sugary foods for breakfast on a test day?

• They burn too quickly

• They cause headaches

• They make you sleepy

• They are too filling

What should you do if you don't understand the test directions?

• Skip the question

• Ignore them

• Ask the teacher

• Guess the meaning

What is a good strategy for answering questions during a test?

• Answer the easiest questions first

• Answer in the order given

• Answer the hardest questions first

• Skip all questions initially

What should you do if you're unsure of an answer?

• Ask a friend

• Choose the first option

• Make an educated guess

• Leave it blank

What is the chance of getting a question right with a random guess?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Why is it important to answer every question on a test?

• It increases your test time

• It impresses the teacher

• It shows you tried

• Blank answers are marked wrong