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Reviewing notes after each class and using them to create study guides
Identify the best daily strategy for absorbing information from each class period for future tests
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Read the questions about the reading passage first.
• Then read the story or passage. • Read to answer the questions - Not to finish the story!!
What are reading tips that will help you during a test?
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True!
If a true/false question contains “sometimes, usually, or generally” would it be more likely to be true or false?
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Start with the easiest questions.
Build your confidence by working your way up to the hard ones (Just be sure to budget enough time for them!)
Which questions should you answer first?
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Go back over notes to look for what was emphasized in class
How can you get a sense of what’s going to be on the test?
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False
True or False
You should not read all of the answers before filling in the bubble. |
You can see where the teacher tends to pull questions from.
You can see the types of mistakes you made and focus on how to correct them
What are two reasons why it’s a good idea to go over past tests?
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Write them down.
Before you even go to take the test, what can you do with all the worries in your mind to keep them from clouding your focus?
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Get at least 9 hours of sleep.
• Eat a healthy breakfast each day. (Low Sugar cereals and foods) • Bring or buy a good lunch! • Come to school on time! • Talk to your parents each night about your test and how you did!
What should you to physically prepare for
the test? |
True
True/ False
It is very important for you to scan over the section you are taking to see how many problems there are. |
Give the wrong response (like “circle all the answers that…” or “choose 1 of the 3 topics…”)
What could go wrong if you don’t read test directions carefully?
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Ask your teacher!
He or she is there to help you. Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification of what is being asked.
What should you do if you don’t understand the directions to a question?
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Write out definitions
Use Flashcards or Quizlet
What’s the best way to prepare
for a vocabulary test? |
Cover the answers and read the question. Think of the correct answer before looking for it.
Cross out any obviously wrong answers Eliminate answers with extremes (like all, every, always, never, etc.)
List several ways to improve your odds at getting the right multiple choice answer?
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Make an outline or mind-map before you start writing
Sometimes students start writing the answer to an essay question and then realize they should have included something sooner. What can you do to address this?
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Take a minute to consciously relax.
Use stress reduction techniques like deep breathing, muscle relaxation, stretching, or visualizing yourself smiling as you remember all you’ve studied. Use positive affirmations like “I’m smart, I’ve studied, and I can do this.”
What should you do if you feel your stress level increasing?
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Keep your pencil(s) in an area that you can reach easily.
• Don’t have scratch paper or the test materials overlapping. • Get comfortable at your desk. • Relax while testing (breathe in through your nose out through your mouth)
How can your organize your area before the test?
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Skip it!
But be sure to circle it so you’ll come back to it. (And ALWAYS guess if you won’t be penalized for it.)
If you are having difficulties with a question, what should you do?
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Consciously relax.
Start writing what you CAN think of…your brain will begin to make associations
What should I do if I freeze?
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*Be there! Make sure you don’t miss any days during the test
*Pay attention so that you know what you are supposed to do Ask for assistance when appropriate Use your time wisely Focus on completing the test
How can you aim for success?
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