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Test Taking Strategies

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the importance of reading the instructions carefully before starting a test?

a)

To ignore the test completely.

b)

To understand the requirements and expectations of the test.

c)

To make the test more difficult than it needs to be.

d)

To waste time and confuse oneself.

2.

Why is it helpful to skim through all the questions before answering any of them?

a)

To waste time and procrastinate

b)

To confuse oneself and make mistakes

c)

To avoid understanding the questions properly

d)

To get an overview of the topics and prioritize questions

3.

What should you do if you don't know the answer to a question?

a)

Avoid the question

b)

Make up an answer

c)

Make a best guess or choose "C"

d)

Admit that you don't know the answer.

4.

Why is it important to manage your time effectively during a test?

a)

To increase stress and anxiety during the test

b)

To make the test more difficult

c)

To allocate enough time for each question, prevent rushing and making mistakes, and allow time for review.

d)

To waste time and not finish the test

5.

What are some strategies to stay focused and avoid distractions during a test?

a)

Creating a study schedule, finding a quiet and comfortable study environment, minimizing distractions, using techniques like the Pomodoro Technique, practicing mindfulness and deep breathing exercises, and staying organized.

b)

Studying in a noisy and crowded environment

c)

Taking breaks frequently and for long durations

d)

Listening to music, watching TV, or browsing the internet while studying

6.

Why is it beneficial to answer the easier questions first?

a)

Answering the easier questions first allows more time to be spent on the harder questions.

b)

Answering the easier questions first helps to avoid wasting time on difficult questions.

c)

Answering the easier questions first helps build confidence and momentum.

d)

Answering the easier questions first can help to identify patterns and strategies for solving the harder questions.

7.

What should you do if you encounter a difficult question?

a)

Stay calm and analyze the question carefully.

b)

Skip the question and come back to it later.

c)

Guess the answer without thinking.

d)

Panic and give up immediately.

8.

Why is it important to review your answers before submitting the test?

a)

Reviewing answers allows for any necessary revisions or improvements.

b)

Reviewing answers can help catch any overlooked questions or sections.

c)

It is important to review your answers before submitting the test to ensure accuracy and completeness.

d)

Reviewing answers helps identify any mistakes or errors.

9.

What are some techniques to reduce test anxiety?

a)

Cramming the night before the test

b)

Avoiding studying altogether

c)

Drinking excessive amounts of caffeine

d)

Some techniques to reduce test anxiety include practicing relaxation techniques, creating a study schedule, seeking support, staying positive, and taking care of your physical health.

10.

Why is it helpful to pace yourself and not rush through the test?

a)

To increase your chances of getting a higher score

b)

To show off your speed and intelligence

c)

To carefully read and understand the questions, think through your answers, and avoid making careless mistakes.

d)

To save time and finish the test quickly

11.

During the test, I should...

a)

move as quickly as I can.

b)

take my time and stay focused.

c)

skip around the test.

d)

think about what I am going to do at lunchtime.

12.

If I finish my test quickly, I will probably...

a)

get a very high score.

b)

not do as well as others who take their time.

c)

talk to my neighbor because I am bored.

d)

get all the answers correct.

13.

While I'm taking the test, I should remember to...

a)

talk to my neighbor.

b)

make lots of noise.

c)

take my time, but not spend too much time on any one question.

d)

All of the above

14.

For multiple choice questions, I should...

a)

choose the first answer that sounds right to me.

b)

read all the answer choices before picking one.

c)

say, "eeny meeny miney moe" to pick an answer.

d)

ask a friend to help me.

15.

When I see a long reading passage on my test, I might try...

a)

reading the questions before reading the passage.

b)

skipping it and not answering the questions because they're too hard.

c)

All of the above

16.

During the test, I should...

a)

not answer any questions that are hard for me.

b)

pick choice A for all the questions

c)

try to answer every question and make my best guesses.

d)

All of the above

17.

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

a)

stare into space.

b)

pick your nose.

c)

give up.

d)

try to eliminate a wrong answer.

18.

When working on a writing prompt, I should...

a)

skip lines on the paper.

b)

write using large letters.

c)

draw pretty pictures.

d)

write neatly on every single line.

19.

Which of the following words represent answer choices that are usually incorrect

a)

Always

b)

Champs

c)

Never

d)

Usually

20.

True or False
It is ok to take short "brain-breaks" during my test session.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

3. When you come to a question for which you don't know the answer, what should you do?

a)

Don't move until you answer it.

b)

Take a guess and keep going

c)

Mark it and come back to it.

d)

Write a list of facts that you do know.

22.

4. When you come to a multiple choice question you don't know the answer to, what can you do first?

a)

Organize your thoughts in a list.

b)

Take a guess and move on.

c)

Double check all your answers.

d)

Cross off the choices you know are wrong.