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TESTING, TESTING, 1,2,3. Strategies for Test Taking. By Dawne Gibson. The Night Before the Big Test. Go to bed on time Put a few #2 pencils with erasers in your backpack Don’t go to bed angry or upset Talk to your parents about your concerns. The Morning of the Test.
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TESTING, TESTING, 1,2,3 Strategies for Test Taking By Dawne Gibson
The Night Before the Big Test • Go to bed on time • Put a few #2 pencils with erasers in your backpack • Don’t go to bed angry or upset • Talk to your parents about your concerns
The Morning of the Test • Start your day as your normally do • Eat a healthy breakfast • Have a positive attitude • Take deep breaths if you get nervous • Relax
How to answer multiple choice questions… • Read the question and ALL answer choices before marking anything • Eliminate wrong answers first
Make educated guesses if you are unsure, don’t guess blindly • Pay attention to key words that will help you choose the correct answer
Hints for Reading Passages • Read the questions before you read the passage, this will help you understand what is required of you • Look for clues in other questions that will help you when you are unsure
Hints for Math Computations • Double check your work • Line up place value correctly • If your answer doesn’t match one of the choices, reread the problem and try again
Pace yourself • Don’t spend too much time on one problem • Answer the easiest questions first • Go back over your answers if you have time • Don’t worry, keep a positive attitude
Final Tips • Fill in bubbles fully and neatly • Make sure you are on the right problem in your answer document • Don’t hold your pencil too tightly • Relax, stay calm
Remember it is okay not to know everything. Some questions may Be difficult, but don’t give up. Keep a positive attitude and you will succeed!
Do your best And nothing LESS!