Testing Strategies

The morning of the test, which of the following is NOT a good choice for breakfast?

• eggs, toast, and juice or milk

• oatmeal, fruit, and milk

• yogurt, fruit, and juice or milk

• doughnuts and soda

Which of the following are "qualifiers" for multiple choice questions?

• Usually

• Some

• Always

• A and B only

Before you answer a question, you should always:

• read through the question first

• guess what the answer is

• read one of the answers first

• choose the answer with the least information

If a question has "all of the above" as an answer choice, make sure that...

• all of the statements are true

• at least 2 of the statements are true

• none of the statements are true

• ask your neighbor for the right answer

When you get stuck on a problem, what is the best strategy to use?

• keep trying to figure it out

• look at your neighbor's paper

• just guess at the answer

• skip the question for now and come back to it later

Which strategy is NOT a good strategy to use for multiple choice test questions?

• predict the answer in your head before looking at answers

• eliminate the answers you know are not right

• keep on changing your answer

• re-read the question

On a multiple choice question, what is a strategy you could use to find the correct answer?

• eliminate the answers you know are incorrect

• choose the answer with the least information

• just guess at the answer

• choose the answer with negative information

What is the first thing you should do when you begin your test?

• Go and sharpen your pencil

• start answer the questions

• ask to use the bathroom so you don't disturb others

• read the directions carefully

The night before the test, what is one thing that is important to do?

• play video games until midnight

• talk with your friends late at night

• go to bed early and get plenty of sleep

• walk your dog

If you feel nervous, what is NOT a good strategy to use?

• take a few deep breaths

• tap your desk with pencil and fingers

• Tell yourself, "I can do this."

• Imagine yourself in a quiet, relaxing place.