TEST TAKING STRATEGY

During the test, I should...

• move as quickly as I can.

• take my time and stay focused.

• skip around the test.

• think about what I am going to do at lunchtime.

The night before my big test, I should...

• stay up extra late.

• Argue with my sister.

• go to bed early.

• eat lots of junk food.

If I finish my test quickly, I will probably...

• get a very high score.

• not do as well as others who take their time.

• talk to my neighbor because I am bored.

• get all the answers correct.

On the day of the test, I should...

• eat a good breakfast.

• sleep in and be late to school.

• skip breakfast.

• skip school.

While I'm taking the test, I should remember to...

• talk to my neighbor.

• make lots of noise.

• take my time, but not spend too much time on any one question.

• All of the above

While the test directions are being read aloud, I should...

• listen carefully.

• draw pictures on my test.

• talk to everyone.

• None of the above

For multiple choice questions, I should...

• choose the first answer that sounds right to me.

• read all the answer choices before picking one.

• say, "eeny meeny miney moe" to pick an answer.

• ask a friend to help me.

When I see a long reading passage on my test, I might try...

• reading the questions before reading the passage.

• skipping it and not answering the questions because they're too hard.

• All of the above

During the test, I should...

• not answer any questions that are hard for me.

• pick choice A for all the questions

• try to answer every question and make my best guesses.

• All of the above

Teachers are allowed to help students during big tests.

• True

• False