WorksheetsTest Taking Strategies - Math
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
If I don't know what to do with variable expressions, I can substitute values in place of the variables and work from there.
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All of the following are good time-management strategies to use during a test EXCEPT...
If I don't know it after a minute or two, flag it and move on.
Don't spend too much time on one question.
Move on to another question after five seconds.
Be consistent in my answer choice for all unanswered questions at the end (pick B or C for all).
I should only use my scratch paper to perform addition and subtraction
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It is important to pay attention to last-minute details the teacher may provide before you start a test.
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Which of the following is a good strategy to do before you start a test?
a brain-dump where you write down important information you remember from that lesson/activity/unit
talk while the teacher is giving directions
waste time getting materials ready AFTER the test has begun
Leaving questions unanswered is okay.
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Cramming is not effective because it heightens test anxiety.
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All of the following are good strategies for studying before a test EXCEPT...
study old tests/quizzes as these
rewrite class notes, problems, examples
don't study; if you know, it you know it
You should look at the clock every minute or so to see how much time you have left.
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On a multiple-choice question, all of the following are good strategies EXCEPT...
eliminating obviously wrong answers
see if there are any answer choices alike or similar
use clues from the question or previous questions to help
always pick C
