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Test-Taking Strategies for Success

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

List 3 things you should do to perform well on the test:

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2.

On a math test, what should you look for to help you solve the problem?

a)

Key words like "more," "times," "less than," "how many"

b)

Look for the answer with a zero

c)

Look for an answer with an x

d)

Click the first answer you see

3.

What do you do before you take a test?

a)

Go to the bathroom

b)

Eat a healthy snack or meal

c)

Drink some water

d)

Go to bed early the night before

e)

ALL of these

4.
I should take my time and do my best on these tests because...
a)
I want to give my teachers an accurate measure of what skills I have learned.
b)
It makes me look good to the new teachers that I will have next year.
c)
You should always try to do your best in life in anything you do!
d)
ALL of these!
5.

What happens if you guess wrong on an answer?

a)

Nothing

b)

Your test score will show what information you know and do not know

c)

The planet will stop moving

d)

Puppies will no longer be cute

6.
When reading answer choices you should...
a)
Read ALL of the answer choices even if the first one you read seems right.
b)
Go back and reread to confirm that your answer is correct and that it answers the question asked.
c)
Mark out incorrect choices and check possible correct answers.
d)
All of these.
7.

What should you do first on a test?

a)

A) Write your name

b)

B) Read the directions

c)

C) Just start the test

d)

D) A and B

8.

In math, how can you check your answer?

a)

Plug in your answer

b)

Use inverse operations

c)

Guess

d)

Ask yourself "Does this makes sense".

9.

When answering ELA (English Language Arts) questions about a story you should ___________.

a)

Read the questions before reading the story

b)

Read the questions before reading the story

c)

Read the questions before reading the story

d)

READ THE QUESTIONS BEFORE THE STORY

10.

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

a)

Always

b)

Champs

c)

Never

d)

Usually

11.
The best thing to eat for breakfast is...
a)
Lots of sugar to give me energy.
b)
A good balance of protein and carbohydrates.
c)
A TON OF BACON!
d)
All Carbohydrates, because they are yummy!
12.

When you are confused about a test question, what should you do?

a)

Give up

b)

Cry and take a nap

c)

Stare at the wall and hope this is a dream

d)

Take a breath, read the directions while taking notes, and answer with an educated guess

13.

When taking the reading test, the following strategy yields the best results.

a)

Skim the passage and then choose your answers carefully.

b)

Read the passage thoroughly one time and then answer the questions.

c)

Read and highlight the passage, take notes on your scratch paper, and reread the appropriate section for each question.

d)

Read the questions first and then skim to hunt for the answers.

14.

Which tools should you use during the test?

a)

highlighter tool

b)

strike through tool

c)

graph paper

d)

flag

e)

blank paper

15.
I should be really nervous about this test because...
a)
If I don't do well, I will fail my grade. 
b)
If I don't do well aliens will invade earth and take over because I wasn't smart enough to stop them.
c)
If I don't do well the world will come to a screeching halt and all of humanity will cease to exist.
d)
I shouldn't be nervous because, I know what I need know, I am going to do just fine, and nothing bad will happen if I mess up.
16.

What is the most common test answer for multiple choice questions?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

What is not a symptom of testing anxiety?

a)

Sweating

b)

Rapid Heartbeat

c)

Positive self-talk

d)

Dry mouth

18.

All of the following are ways to combat testing anxiety except?

a)

Taking deep breaths

b)

Not getting enough sleep

c)

Banishing negative thoughts

d)

Avoiding the perfectionist trap

19.

Usually your first answer is not the correct one.

a)

False

b)

True

20.

Which of the following is something you should not do before an exam?

a)

Be early to the testing site

b)

Study

c)

Get a good night’s rest the night before the exam

d)

Drink caffeine prior to the exam

21.

Do not leave any questions blank

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What is one thing you should do after a test?

a)

Nothing - out of sight, out of mind

b)

Determine the source of your errors

c)

Throw away your test

d)

Take a nap

23.

Typically, students do worse on the first exam for a class

a)

False

b)

True

24.

You should ways show your work for a problem

a)

True

b)

False

25.

All of these are strategies for taking a test except:

a)

Read each problem/question carefully and make sure you deliver everything asked for

b)

Choose the problem that seems the hardest first

c)

Don't panic

d)

Check your solutions

26.

After taking the test, you should reflect on where the questions steamed from

a)

True

b)

False

27.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

28.

It is important to trust your instinct. This means:

a)

Trust your gut feelings

b)

Act like a wolf

c)

Doubt yourself

29.

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

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Showing your work helps the mind focus and helps your teacher know what to teach you.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

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

a)

Does this answer make sense?

b)

What's for lunch today?

c)

Is my teacher mad at me?

d)

Where does that highway go to?

32.

In order for your teacher to know what to teach you, you should:

a)

do your best

b)

rush through it and panic

33.

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

a)

PANIC

b)

Take a deep breath and trust yourself

34.

What does the letter "D" represent in the Dream Your Way Through GMAS ?

a)

Diet- eating proper food is good for you

b)

Determine your own answer before looking at the answer choices

c)

PAUSE

d)

Delicious food that will be in my belly when I finish

35.

What does the letter "R" represent in the Dream Your Way Through GMAS ?

a)

Remember to "C" your way through all of the questions.

b)

Read each question completely and carefully

c)

Reach out to a neighbor for the answer

d)

Rewrite each question on your scratch paper

36.

How does E-Eliminating Wrong Answers help you on the test?

a)

Lowers your chances of answering correctly

b)

Increases your chances of answering correctly

c)

Slows you down because you're wasting time.

d)

It doesn't help

37.

The best way to study for a test is...

a)

Spend a few solid hours of non-stop studying the night before a test

b)

Do your practicing and homework on time and review your notes for a few minutes every day

c)

Highlight any question that you have on any of your work or notes so that you remember to ask them in class

d)

Both B and C

38.

When you are undecided about an answer, your gut is usually right.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The night before a test, you should:

a)

look over your work for a minute. You don't need to spend any more time on it because you've taken notes and done your homework.

b)

Spend a few solid hours studying non-stop

c)

Spend 30-60 minutes reviewing your notes, homework, and text, and quizzing yourself by talking out-loud.

d)

None of the above

40.

Spacing out your learning is more effective than cramming

a)

True

b)

False

41.

If you cram, you'll lose (forget) approximately _______ of that material in about 30 days.

a)

10 %

b)

35%

c)

50%

d)

80%

42.

Making mind maps, diagrams, or rewriting your notes by hand is more effective than simply looking at your notes to study.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

If you are asked to describe something, you must

a)

compare and contrast

b)

draw a conclusion

c)

give details about it

d)

analyaze evidence

44.
When you finish a test, you should____.
a)
start talking to your friends
b)
leave the classroom
c)
shout, "I'm done!"
d)
review the test and check your answers
45.
I should read the entire passage before answering the questions.
a)
False
b)
True
46.

Getting a good night's sleep and eating a healthy breakfast are more beneficial than cramming all night before a test.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

When you are about to take a test, it is best that you...

a)

Practice what you were taught by your teacher every night.

b)

Make up new rules and short cuts.

c)

Choose a letter that you are going to use to answer every question.

d)

Do not study or try because you didn't learn anything anyways.

48.

The most important part of taking a test is:


La parte más importante de realizar una prueba es:

a)

Getting plenty of sleep/Dormir lo suficiente

b)

Eating a good breakfast/Tomando un buen desayuno

c)

Writing neatly and clearly/Escribiendo de forma clara y ordenada

d)

Studying hard beforehand/Estudiar mucho de antemano

49.

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

a)

PANIC

b)

Take a deep breath and trust yourself

50.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

51.

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

a)

Take a break and come back to it

b)

Deal with it

c)

Cry

d)

Keep reading the question over and over obsessively

52.

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

a)

Does this answer make sense?

b)

What's for lunch today?

c)

Is my teacher mad at me?

d)

Where does that highway go to?

53.

Getting a good night's sleep and eating a healthy breakfast are more beneficial than cramming all night before a test.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

It is important to be the first person done with the test because that means that you aced the test.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

When you are undecided about an answer, your first hunch is usually right.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

The night before a test, you should:

a)

look over your work for a minute. You don't need to spend any more time on it because you've taken notes and done your homework.

b)

Spend a few solid hours studying non-stop

c)

Spend 30-60 minutes reviewing your notes, homework, and text, and quizzing yourself by talking out-loud.

d)

None of the above

57.
When you finish a test, you should____.
a)
start talking to your friends
b)
leave the classroom
c)
shout, "I'm done!"
d)
review the test and check your answers
58.

I should expect myself to get every question right.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

What questions should you answer first?

a)

The questions I don't know

b)

The questions I know

60.

You can eliminate incorrect multiple choice answers.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

You should skip breakfast the day of a test.

a)

True

b)

False

62.
The night before a test, you should ____.
a)
wait until bedtime to start studying
b)
get a good night's sleep
c)
stay up late to watch TV
d)
worry about the test
63.
On the morning of a test, you should have___.
a)
a balanced breakfast
b)
a soda
c)
nothing
d)
sugary foods
64.
When taking a test, it is most important to___.
a)
do better than your friend
b)
finish first
c)
look at your classmate's paper when you don't know the answer
d)
relax and try your best
65.
To make sure you have enough time to answer all of the questions, you should____.
a)
guess the answers, then go back and check
b)
rush through the test
c)
skip hard questions and come back to them later
d)
unplug the clock
66.
If you do not know the answer to a question, you should____.
a)
make a random guess
b)
eliminate bad choices, then guess from remaining choices
c)
not answer it
d)
ask the teacher to tell you the answer
67.
When you finish a test, you should____.
a)
start talking to your friends
b)
leave the classroom
c)
shout, "I'm done!"
d)
review the test and check your answers
68.
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.
69.
Which questions should you answer last?
a)
the constructed response
b)
the first ones you see
c)
the hardest ones
d)
the easiest ones
70.
If you get nervous, you should
a)
think a positive thought and take a few deep breaths.
b)
talk to your neighbor.
c)
act like you're tired.
d)
complain loudly.
71.
Should you underline clues and keywords ?
a)
Yes, because it will help lead you to the right answer
b)
No, because you because it's a waste of time
72.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a healthy breakfast choice?
a)
Fruit
b)
Pop-Tarts
c)
Toast
d)
Eggs
73.
What is the most important thing about taking a test?
a)
Do your best
b)
Skip and come back to the questions you don't know
c)
Read all directions and questions carefully
d)
All of the above
74.

What is a vertex or vertices?

a)

a verb

b)

a shape

c)

a point or corner

d)

a line

75.

52+23\frac{5^2+2}{3}  

a)

6

b)

7

c)

8

d)

9

76.

The ratio of red marble to blue marbles is 2:3


If there are 6 red marble, how many blue marbles are there?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

9

d)

12

77.

The ratio of lemon juice to water in lemonade is 1:3


If you have 9 ounces of water. how any ounces of lemon juice do you need?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

78.

Two cars leave Penn State at 8:00.


The first car returns to the station every 30 minutes.

The second car returns to the station every 45 minutes. When is the next time they will both be back at the station TOGETHER?

a)

8:15

b)

8:30

c)

9:30

d)

10:00

79.

Two trains leave Grand Central at 12:00


The first train returns to the station every hour

The second train returns to the station every 20 minutes. When is the next time they will both be back at the station TOGETHER?

a)

12:15

b)

1:00

c)

2:00

d)

2:30

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