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WorksheetsTest Taking Skills
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 41mins
The most important thing to do at the beginning of a test is
PANIC
Take a deep breath and trust yourself
It is important to read the directions completely. For example, your direction right now is choose FALSE
TRUE
FALSE
It is important to trust your instinct. This means:
Trust your gut feelings
Act like a wolf
Doubt yourself
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
Taking notes while reading helps you focus, even if you can't read your own notes.
True
False
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?
What is one thing a test taker should do before taking a test?
Study the material
What is one thing someone could do if they feel nervous when taking the test?
How should a student answer a multiple choice question?
What is the best way to answer a true/false question?
What is the best way to answer a matching question on a test?
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?
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?
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.
When taking any test, you should try to leave time at the end to....
Before you take any test you should ALWAYS...
On true/false questions, be on the lookout for words like always, never and every because...
When you read test questions and directions, you should
Skip ahead
Write down key words
Make a guess
Daydream
How do you know which words are the key words in a test question?
What is a mnemonic device?
After you carefully read the directions on a math test, then you should...
Review the questions and select any formulas.
When doing word problems on a test, what should you do?
Draw a picture of what the question is asking.
Work out the problem
One of the best multiple choice strategies is to...
Summarize the key concept of time management during a test.
Spend most of your time on the hardest questions
Allocate time based on the number of questions and their difficulty
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 recalling specific facts from the passage
It requires understanding and summarizing 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?
Choose the first answer that seems correct
Eliminate obviously incorrect answers first
Select answers randomly
Always choose option C
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?
Ignore the results and move on
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.
Answering questions in the order they appear
Creating a rough time allocation plan before starting
Guessing on all questions
Leaving all questions unanswered
Summarize the concept of strategic guessing.
Guessing without any thought
Using process of elimination to make an educated guess
Always choosing the longest answer
Avoiding guessing at all costs
Analyze the question type: "Explain how the author develops the theme."
It requires listing all characters in the story
It requires understanding and explaining the author's methods
It requires guessing the theme
It requires summarizing the plot
What is a simple procedure for applying time management during a test?
Ignore the time and focus on answering
Check the time regularly and adjust your pace
Spend equal time on all questions
Finish the test as quickly as possible
Summarize the key concept of evaluating answer choices.
Choose the first answer that seems correct
Compare each choice against the question to find the best fit
Select answers randomly
Always choose option A
Reflect on your test performance: What is a strategic approach to improve?
Ignore feedback and continue with the same strategies
Identify patterns in mistakes and adjust study habits
Blame external factors for poor performance
Avoid taking similar tests in the future
Identify a test-taking strategy that involves reasoning.
Answering questions randomly
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.
Answer questions in the order they appear
Tackle easier questions first to secure quick points
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 listing all facts about the theories
It requires identifying similarities and differences between the theories
It requires choosing the better theory
It requires summarizing one theory
Summarize the key concept of identifying test-taking strategies.
Memorize all possible answers
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?
Ignore the results and move on
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.
Memorize all possible answers
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 guessing the answer
It requires providing evidence and reasoning to support your answer
It requires summarizing the text
It requires listing all facts from the text
Summarize the key concept of reflecting on test performance.
Ignore the results and move on
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?
Ignore the results and move on
Identify areas of weakness and create a plan to improve
Blame the test for being too hard
Avoid taking similar tests in the future
The most important thing to do at the beginning of a test is
PANIC
Take a deep breath and trust yourself
It is important to trust your instinct. This means:
Trust your gut feelings
Act like a wolf
Doubt yourself
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?
Getting a good night's sleep and eating a healthy breakfast are more beneficial than cramming all night before a test.
True
False
The most important part of taking a test is:
Getting plenty of sleep
Eating a good breakfast
Writing neatly and clearly
Studying hard beforehand
Which questions should you answer first?
The longest ones
The shortest ones
The ones you're super sure you know the answer to
The ones that have the fewest multiple-choice options
A multiple choice test has four choices. You know that two of them are definitely wrong. Therefore, you have a ___ chance of getting the question right,
25%
50%
75%
100%
All of the following are ways to combat testing anxiety except?
Taking deep breaths
Not getting enough sleep
Banishing negative thoughts
Avoiding the perfectionist trap
Do not leave any questions blank
True
False
I should expect myself to get every question right.
True
False
What questions should you answer first?
The questions I don't know
The questions I know
