Test Taking Strategies

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

• listen carefully.

• draw pictures on my test.

• talk to everyone.

• None of the above

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

• eat a good breakfast.

• sleep in and be late to school.

• skip breakfast.

• skip school.

You should read directions

• Quickly

• Last

• Carefully

• Never

If you don't know the answer to a question, you should...

• stare into space.

• pick your nose.

• give up.

• try to eliminate a wrong answer.

During the test, I should _________________. 

• Move as quickly as I can.
• Skip around the test.
• Take my time and stay focused.
• Think about what I'm going to do at recess. 

What answers should you eliminate?

• Obviously wrong answers

• Choices that are partly wrong

• Answers that are correct but don't answer the question

• All of the above

I should preview the questions before reading the passage.

• True
• False 

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.

You should always choose the ____________ answer.

• correct

• best

• wrong

• most interesting

Before answering questions, I should highlight clues and keywords in the question/answer choices?

• Yes, because it will help lead me to the right answer.
• No, because you because it's a waste of time.